Marshal Zhukov's Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel Aged
Cigar City Brewing

Marshal Zhukov's Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel AgedMarshal Zhukov's Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel Aged
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From:
Cigar City Brewing
 
Florida, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
14.1%
Score:
98
Avg:
4.46 | pDev: 5.61%
Reviews:
20
Ratings:
107
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 14, 2021
Added:
Feb 18, 2015
Wants:
  24
Gots:
  17
This Russian Imperial Stout is dedicated to Georgy Zhukov, arguably one of the finest generals of World War II. Aged in white oak barrels previously used to mature bourbon whiskey, this formidable stout’s dark chocolate flavor and espresso-like roastiness is balanced by flavors of vanilla and a subtle smokiness from extensive barrel aging.

IBU: 60
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Ratings by hopkrid:
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Rated by hopkrid from Florida

4.5/5  rDev +0.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Feb 06, 2017
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by DoctorZombies from Florida

4.68/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Bottled 10/18/18. Cellared. Poured at 55°. Dark brown/almost black with ruby edges; dark tan head; poor cap retention; thin ring and a few spots with heavy legs on swirl. Roast malt, almost smokey barrel char. Burnt molasses, bitter roast (70 IBU)bittersweet dark chocolate; oak with a touch of vanilla middle; not sweet; barrel char linger. Smooth feel; medium body; moderate minus carbonation; some warmth from 11.8% abv; dry oaky finish. Overall sublime; a non-adjuncty BBA treat true to style. Sad to see this beer “retired”.
Dec 14, 2021
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Reviewed by dafla67 from Pennsylvania

4.6/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours dark black. Aroma dominated by roasted malts and bourbon. Taste is more complex - well balanced, smooth combination of chocolate (milk and hints of dark), bourbon, roasted malts, vanilla and a hint of coffee. Wonderfully smooth, balance of the bourbon Thick feel. Incredible stout.
May 25, 2021
 
Rated: 4.5 by steverx8 from England

Dec 31, 2020
 
Rated: 4.49 by GeorgeAKeim from Oregon

Mar 16, 2020
 
Rated: 4.42 by StoutSnob40 from California

Nov 10, 2019
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Rated by Newbeergeek1 from Maine

4.45/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
I buy it when I can find it. Then I hoard it until just the right moment. Great beer and just by a little edge better with bourbon bbl aged
Aug 04, 2019
 
Rated: 4.5 by bubseymour from Maryland

Jun 19, 2019
 
Rated: 4.6 by rjp217 from Massachusetts

Jun 09, 2019
 
Rated: 4.5 by lebriarjr from North Carolina

Mar 09, 2019
 
Rated: 4.5 by FLBeerGuy from Florida

Mar 01, 2019
 
Rated: 4.25 by Eychung from New York

Feb 20, 2019
 
Rated: 4.42 by Beer21 from Florida

Jan 01, 2019
 
Rated: 4.13 by DVMin98 from North Carolina

Dec 24, 2018
 
Rated: 4.39 by Sparky44 from Illinois

Nov 18, 2018
 
Rated: 3.84 by user785335 from Florida

Jul 02, 2018
 
Rated: 4.99 by eawolff99 from Minnesota

Jun 25, 2018
 
Rated: 4.54 by JamieDuncan from Maryland

Jun 22, 2018
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Reviewed by macrosmatic from Florida

4.44/5  rDev -0.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Reviewed from notes. Poured from a 750 mL bottle into an El Catador Barrel-Aged glass.

A: Very dark brown to black, and opaque. A low amount of visible carbonation, and a finger's worth of tan head that lasts.

S: Bourbon and roasted malts, chocolate and oak. Tannins and roasted char in balance. Vanilla with the dried tobacco. Nice aroma for sure.

T: Chocolate and bourbon together up front. Roasted malts, oak, and vanilla. Baker’s chocolate, dark chocolate, and mild coffee notes. Tobacco and oak tannins provide dryness. Sweet bourbon with more chocolate in the hang.

M: The expected thick slick mouthfeel from anything that says "Zhukov" on the label - very heavy-bodied. The alcohol is certainly obvious but not too hot – they've found a nice barrel balance.

O: Really good. I think I might like this better than the sherry barrel version - but it's likely a toss-up. Very nicely executed.
Jun 17, 2018
 
Rated: 4.48 by NolaHopHead from Louisiana

May 31, 2018
Marshal Zhukov's Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel Aged from Cigar City Brewing
Beer rating: 98 out of 100 with 107 ratings