Bourbon Barrel Scottish Ale
America's Brewpub

Bourbon Barrel Scottish AleBourbon Barrel Scottish Ale
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From:
America's Brewpub
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
4.17 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 17, 2005
Added:
Nov 17, 2005
Wants:
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"Strong Scotch Ale aged for 26 months in a 12-year-old Heaven Hill barrel"
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Reviewed by BEERchitect from Kentucky

4.17/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
Another FoBAB beer. You never know what you'll get when you age a Scottish Ale in a Bourbon Barrel. This one is described as, "Strong Scottish Ale aged in a Blantons Bourbon barrel for 10 months". It does not dissapoint. Terriffic bready and toasty flavors without the yeastiness. Caramel and a faint butter pecan flavor from both the style and the barrel. Alcohols are definately increased. Almost too rough for the style, but the Blantons does impart nuttiness, earthiness, muskiness, and a woody character along with the sweet, hot alcohol. The colors are typical copper - amber color with nice legging. The head disapeared quickly, giving way to a less than syrupy texture. It's a sipper but well worth the try.
Nov 17, 2005