Sanctuary #17: Double Barrel X.O. Grave Jacket - Single Barrel
Revolution Brewing

Beer Geek Stats
From:
Revolution Brewing
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
ABV:
16.2%
Score:
+6 ratings needed
Avg:
4.47 | pDev: 6.71%
Ratings:
4 | reviews: 1
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 22, 2024
Added:
Sep 22, 2024
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
This Extra Old blend of Gravedigger Billy & Straight Jacket spent over five years in-barrel. The Scotch ale, 70% of the blend, aged for 1 year in a Woodford Smoked Malt whiskey barrel, while the V.S.O.J. Batch #1 dry component barleywine spent 2 years in a Buffalo Trace barrel. After blending, this single barrel rested four more years in a Heaven Hill Bourbon cask. Sweet with notes of toffee, cocoa, vanilla, & the softed expression of smoke, this blend is an extreme showcase of long term aging.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Ratings by NickThePyro:
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Rated by NickThePyro from Washington

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Oct 22, 2024
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.71 by 4DAloveofSTOUT from Illinois

Oct 21, 2024
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4/5  rDev -10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I had this on draft 10/3/24 @ Revolution's Taproom.

Black/brown appearance.

Small tan head; no lacing remained.

Wood, caramel, mild chocolate & faint smoke notes in the nose.

Thick, sticky mouthfeel.

Caramel & wood flavors up front; mild chocolate & booze heat notes on the finish.

Sticky & a bit sweet; not quite the sum of it's parts, but still good.
Oct 20, 2024
 
Rated: 4.41 by emerge077 from Illinois

Sep 22, 2024