Bourbon Barrel-Aged The Miller's Toll
Raleigh Brewing Company

Bourbon Barrel-Aged The Miller's TollBourbon Barrel-Aged The Miller's Toll
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From:
Raleigh Brewing Company
 
North Carolina, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
Ranked #571
ABV:
10.5%
Score:
94
Ranked #2,225
Avg:
4.32 | pDev: 5.56%
Reviews:
12
Ratings:
38
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 09, 2024
Added:
Dec 27, 2015
Wants:
  10
Gots:
  10
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Ratings by FriedSlug:
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Reviewed by FriedSlug from North Carolina

4.79/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
Completely dark with a cocoa brown head that clung to the sides. Coffee, chocolate, bourbon, oak. Taste follows the nose with a fantastic balance. Truly a fine BA stout.
Feb 14, 2016
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.27 by SFNC from North Carolina

Feb 09, 2024
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.53/5  rDev -18.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Bomber at share, 2015 vintage. Near black pour with a thin beige head. Aroma is roast malts and toffee with bourbon. Taste doesn't deviate for the nose, offering boozy roasty malts with a light, sweet edge.
Jul 03, 2023
 
Rated: 4.06 by MakeBeerGreatAgain from North Carolina

Jul 26, 2018
 
Rated: 4.21 by wilymobastardo from California

Jul 14, 2018
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Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina

3.72/5  rDev -13.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
2015 bottling

Appearance: Pours with a very bubbly tan head that layers a thin cap on top of the espresso brown liquid; splatters of lacing around the chalice

Smell: Very sweet chocolate and caramel tones tinged with Bourbon; hint of black licorice and molasses

Taste: Caramel and chocolate forward, with brown sugar, molasses and licorice tinged sweet tones growing; booze filled Bourbon infiltrates the mid-palate, though there is less than expected oak and vanilla here as they are masked by the sweet flavors

Mouthfeel: Full bodied and creamy with low to moderate carbonation; warmth in the gullet

Overall: I am clearly in the minority here but I find the sweetness of this brew overbearing and the Bourbon doesn't bring the complexity it should
Dec 27, 2017
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Rated by HopsForBrains from North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
2016 vintage.
Oct 15, 2017
 
Rated: 4.36 by TheEpeeist from Maryland

Oct 11, 2017
 
Rated: 4.12 by dbrauneis from North Carolina

Sep 24, 2017
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Reviewed by SLeffler27 from New York

4.58/5  rDev +6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Miller's Toll is essentially black at SRM 35+. A thin, creamy black walnut head quickly forms a ring, leaving a thick coating of fine lace on an Offero glass. Each sip layers on a viscous film.

Deep roasted dark chocolate heightens notes of espresso. The smooth Bourbon is a decadent accent, followed by molasses cookies and rich pumpernickel bread. Other aromas include touches of orange, raisins, prunes, and vanilla. Throughout, there was a light charred smoke that is accentuated by warmth. Warmth also brings out faint tartness and sweet balsamic vinegar.

Surprisingly sweet dark chocolate and coconut is followed by espresso. Fig, raisin and vanilla play against a backdrop of Bourbon and light alcohol. Warmth clarifies the flavors while again bringing out light smokiness. The finish is mild and quick, returning a faint, lingering fruity expression.

A smooth silky texture plays against faint prickly carbonation and well controlled alcohol. The body is dense and chewy.

This is one of those unexpected surprises. I aged it six months and it shines on a hot Summer day spent reading under a shady corner of the yard. One can imagine it would easily elevate ice cream or a mild cigar.

A huge thank you to Meghann and Wayne.
Jul 16, 2017
 
Rated: 4.23 by DCgolfpro from Maryland

Apr 14, 2017
 
Rated: 4.29 by dfhhead25 from Pennsylvania

Jan 27, 2017
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Reviewed by darktronica from Indiana

4.41/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
2016 edition, which has a similar label but only refers to the name as "The Toll." Pours like syrupy murk, with a half-finger of cocoa brown foam that dissipates over the next minute. Smells richly of dark chocolate with contrasting notes of anise, smoke, and herbal botanicals--very attractive. The first sip follows that same trajectory, but later tastes open up some new flavors, with more prominent char and bitter hop character. The barrel character is subdued, with only hints of bourbon spice coming through periodically as the beer warms. Mouthfeel is velvety, really pleasant as an evening sipper.
Jan 11, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by DVMin98 from North Carolina

Jan 08, 2017
 
Rated: 3.99 by woodchip from North Carolina

Dec 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4.19 by warnerry from Michigan

Dec 13, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by CavemanRamblin from North Carolina

Dec 07, 2016
 
Rated: 4.66 by Jlang2012 from South Carolina

Sep 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4.44 by Texasfan549 from Texas

Jul 15, 2016
 
Rated: 4.38 by Bunuelian from Minnesota

Jul 06, 2016
Bourbon Barrel-Aged The Miller's Toll from Raleigh Brewing Company
Beer rating: 94 out of 100 with 38 ratings