Kentucky Dark Star - Fremont Brewing Company

brentk56

North Carolina

4.03/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

2012 bottling

Appearance: Pours an espresso brown color with a rather modest head that quickly fades to a ringlet though it leaves a nice lacing pattern behind

Smell: German chocolate cake with caramel icing and some oats in the background; quite a whiff of the Bourbon barrel, as well

Taste: Caramel and chocolate, up front, with building flavors of coconut, vanilla and Bourbon, in the middle, heralding the arrival of some astringent alcohol, as well; hops appear, adding a bitter balance, after the swallow, though the finish is filled with chocolate and Bourbon tones

Mouthfeel: Medium to full body with low to moderate carbonation and some warmth in the gullet

Overall: As others have noted, this beer is a bit thin in the mouthfeel and lacks some complexity; still, it is a joy to drink and I am glad I was able to find a bottle when I was in Seattle last summer

Serving type: bottle

04-12-2013 01:02:02 | More by brentk56

claaark13

Indiana

3.91/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Thanks to Cory, this was poured from a bottle at cellar temp into a Hill Farmstead tulip.

A - Pours an opaque black with a thin head. Sticks alright, but overall looks pretty good considering that the lacing maintains itself so well.

S - Tons of oak upfront. Dark malts in the background after trying really hard to get past the oak, a little chocolate.

T - Bready chocolate, dryness from the oak starts to blend, sugary roasted malt, smooth finish that leaves a lot of sweet oak lingering. Barrel is a little too dominating, but it is overall still well balanced.

M - Fairly light.

O - I'll admit that the flavor is very good considering that this is a BA Oatmeal Stout. Actually, it has got to be the best of it's style, which is why I'm comfortable bumping up the overall.

Serving type: bottle

03-29-2013 01:27:48 | More by claaark13

LiquidAmber

Washington

4.28/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured into an Elysian snifter. Pours pitch black with a thin brown head that dissipates to a thin film and ring around the glass. Tempting aroma of bourbon, vanilla and chocolate. There must be some toasted malt in there, but the bourbon is dominant. Flavor is a seamless roasted malt, chocolate, vanilla, hints of oak but with bourbon ascendant. At first the flavor seems subdued, but except for bourbon, none of the flavors is really more dominant than the others making it difficult to figure out the component of the flavor. Medium bodied with slight creaminess, perhaps a bit thin for an oatmeal stout. A very nicely balanced bourbon stout that is incredibly smooth. I had to pace myself to respect the ABV. Delicious.

Serving type: bottle

03-26-2013 03:14:47 | More by LiquidAmber

homebrew311

Illinois

4.3/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Reviewed from notes. Pours a viscous pitch black with a thin collar of dark brown head. Barrel come through first on the ode and presents a deep charred oaky character followed by roasted malts, vanilla, cocoa, a touch of licorice, and bourbon. The flavored meld very nicely and present a smooth liquid chocolate quality backed up by vanilla and oak. The mouthfeel is rich and decadent with a creamy quality. Overall, this massive stout is bold while being well balanced.

Serving type: bottle

03-13-2013 06:03:48 | More by homebrew311

Jeffo

Netherlands

3.58/5  rDev -16.2%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

This one had been on my list for quite a while before Doops pulled it out along side an awesomely impressive 2012 Bourbon Abominable a few weeks back. Cheers for the killer Fremont night dude!

From a bomber into a snifter
Vintage: 2012
Imperial Oatmeal Stout aged in 15yr old Kentucky bourbon barrels

APPEARANCE: Pours out transparent brown and yields a 1½ finger, medium looking, creamy tan head with good retention. Clear black body with medium levels of carbonation evident. Head fades to a creamy foam cap with a stream of carbonation to the top. A half wisp remains until the end leaving touches of lacing. Too transparent for the style, but the head was nice, averaging it out.

SMELL: Roasted malts, pure, dark chocolate, and some nice oat aromas for sure. Mild bourbon with vanilla, sweet cream, a hint of coconut and some milk chocolate. Mild bourbon, but the bouquet from the barrel is quite enticing.

TASTE: Roasted flavors and cocoa powder up front, though a little mild initially. Oats and chocolate through the middle into the swallow. A medium but lingering aftertaste with more barrel notes of bourbon, oak, vanilla, sweet cream and coconut flavors. Some roasted notes and dark chocolate from the base beer meshes well with the barrel flavors in the finish. This is very nicely balanced, though not as bold as hoped perhaps.

PALATE: Medium body and very creamy smooth on the palate. Slightly higher levels of carbonation and somewhat light on the palate, goes down smooth and finishes a touch dry. No heat. A little lighter perhaps, but velvety creamy smooth for sure. Lovely oat notes.

OVERALL: Though not quite as impressive a beer as the 2012 Abominable, this was a solid and enjoyable oatmeal stout. Listed at 9.5%, but it feels and drinks more like a 6% beer. As such, I'd like to see slightly bolder flavors and a thicker, heavier feel for top marks here. That said, I found this very enjoyable and would gladly drink it regularly if it was available to me. Really well balanced and velvety smooth; a very easy drinking bourbon barrel stout. Thanks again for sharing Doops!

Serving type: bottle

02-27-2013 19:41:02 | More by Jeffo

largadeer

California

3.69/5  rDev -13.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Thanks, Jason. Dark blackened amber body with a finger of lasting froth. Looks pretty legit. Ton of whiskey on the nose, along with some spiciness, oak and vanilla. Tastes strongly of bourbon, caramel and vanilla; the barrel is pretty dominant here. It's somewhat thin on the palate, but not offensively so. The finish is sweet with a touch of drying oak. This is pretty good, but nothing particularly special.

Serving type: bottle

02-22-2013 23:17:46 | More by largadeer

Lognar

Illinois

4.19/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5

@ a tasting with Sleuthdog, Woodjjacct, & Tut2528

A - No head, no lacing, just dark dark dark....like staring into space or some dark...star.

S - You can sure smell the bourbon. Dark chocolate, roast, some sweet and some vanilla, and more booze on the back end.

T - Wow, lots of bourbon, hot but not overpowering. No burn though either. Really good bourbon along with some smokiness & char. Some wood too.

M - Medium thickness, a bit chewy. Coats the palate nicely. It suits this brew well. Keep in mind it's an oatmeal stout too, so I wasn't expecting some super thick sludgy monster of a brew.

O - Not much complexity here. This is a BOURBON barrel aged oatmeal stout and it sure as hell lets you know it. A bourbon lovers stout for sure. Again, really strong great bourbon flavor on this without just being a boozy mess.

Thanks Tut2528!

Serving type: bottle

01-26-2013 17:28:07 | More by Lognar

sleuthdog

Illinois

4.08/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Huge thank you to tut2528 for opening this!
Poured into Founders Bolt Cutter glass

Pour: A dark brown to more so black color with absolutely no head formation. A calm beer with decent alcohol legs.

Smell: A bit of bourbon smell with dark chocolate, molasses and some roastiness. I guess I can reach for some of the oats.

Taste: I am getting smoke and char with bourbon and vanilla. Oak and bourbon though dominate. Some alcohol burn but oh so mild.

Mouthfeel: This is where this beer shines. A creamy palate coating silkiness creates a pleasant feel.

Overall: I have heard mixed reviews on this and can see why. It is enjoyable but actually not worth the hype to me.

Serving type: bottle

01-26-2013 02:43:57 | More by sleuthdog

tut2528

Illinois

4.23/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

thanks to Jaap for helping me land this one (a personal big want)!

A: pours a very dark brown almost black. there was very minimal head formation, and what was created via forced carbonation, is dark brown.

S: big bourbon and oak, a slight alcohol soaked raisin, dark chocolate, roast malt, with slight sweet molasses. a vanilla touch lies in the back. there is just a subtle hint of oats in there, but i feel like im reaching for it.

T: big smokiness (like a bon fire), a bourbon blast, more oats here than in the aroma, a nice creamy vanilla finish. there is just touch of chocolate but it really isnt all that much.

M: lighter side of medium bodied, no carbonation. it does leave a nice coating of bourbon and vanilla sweetness on the palate though which is really enjoyable.

O: love the fact that I finally have tried this beer. and thanks again Jaap for helping me out with this one. Its a very enjoyable Oatmeal beer for sure. Just wish there was a tad more complexity to this one.

Serving type: bottle

01-26-2013 02:43:48 | More by tut2528

pmarlowe

California

4.19/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

2012 vintage. Tulip glass.

A: Pours shiny black, with a ring of light brown head.

S: Kind of a strong, nutty cocoa, straight bourbon underneath, a little vanilla and smoke/char and coconut.

T: Chocolate, sweet and tasty bourbon which doesn't quite meld with the base, cola, and a little char and brown sugar.

M: Meduim-full, creamy body and medium-light carbonation.

O: Pretty good. Strikes a nice balance between the thicker BA stouts and the thinner ones (thick BCBS vs. KBS). The bourbon doesn't integrate as well as it could, though. Pretty drinkable, the alcohol is not noticeable at all.

Serving type: bottle

01-20-2013 06:22:03 | More by pmarlowe

andrewinski1

Maine

4.09/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Huge thanks to sonicalligator for sending this my way. I asked for Fremont and he delivered! Pours jet black into a tulip. There is a very small amount of bubbles forming a tiny head.

The aroma is full of sweet rich chocolate. There is some vanilla. This is enticing.

The taste has a lot of chocolate and molasses. The finish has a mild hint of wood and vanilla. This is mostly sweet, without a ton of hop bitterness.

The carbonation on this is very soft that makes for a nice smooth drinking brew. I like this one a lot. This has none of the harshness that some barrel aged stouts bring. It may lack some of the complexity too, but it still has a broad enough range of flavors for my liking.

Serving type: bottle

01-18-2013 04:58:47 | More by andrewinski1

jmarsh123

Indiana

4.29/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Pours jet black with a small coffee head reducing to a wisp on top. Slight lacing.

Chocolate in the aroma along with a lot of oats, brown sugar and vanilla. Smells like a chocolate chip oatmeal cookie with a little booze.

Lots of roasted malt in the flavor that wasn't evident in the aroma. Chocolate, vanill and brown sugar all come out too brought together with the chewy oatmeal. Booze is in the background. It add a bit of heat, but the vanilla component comes through more than straight booze.

Mouthfeel is what prevents this from being top notch. A little bit too thin bodied for the style and I wish the bourbon would shine through more especially on a beer so young. I'm not sure this one will age nicely.

I enjoyed this beer and I love what oatmeal can bring to a stout. I wish there were a little more body and a little more booze. The flavors and texture are there. Improvements in a few areas could make this world class.

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2013 19:09:43 | More by jmarsh123

jeonseh

Indiana

4.05/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Bottle poured into a snifter

A - Dark chocolate brown. Very opaque with a reflective body. Small mocha colored head that only sits on the side

S - The whiskey makes itself known in the one as it hits you upfront. There is slight oak and the roasted malt that you'd expect in an oatmeal stout. I also get a slight vanilla / maple in the back

T - Light roasted malts up front. Slight whiskey kick with vanilla and oak hit in the middle. The finish is slight dark chocolate, roasted malt and whiskey, which gives it a slight roasted and boozy kick

MF - Light body with a slight syrupy sweetness. Finish is slightly astringent from the roasted malt and bourbon

O - Solid beer with a lot of flavor for an oatmeal stout. However, since this is an oatmeal stout, it's a bit lighter than I'd like it to be and lighter in flavor than some of the great beers out there

Serving type: bottle

01-04-2013 20:22:30 | More by jeonseh

BarrytheBear

Wisconsin

3.25/5  rDev -23.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

2012 edition split with steepH2O...I always enjoy when Chris and I can drink beers together. It just doesn't happen enough. Thanks for stopping by!

Well, this is one of the most pleasant waxed bottles I've ever had the chance to encounter. One swift swipe and it peels away like undergarments on prom.

Looks like a stout. The tannish-cinnamon head is a nice looker before she settles into the depths. A bit of spatter as residue, but not much.

Smells like the brownest of the brown liquors...so tempting! Whats that...you want me to drink you? But I'm in the middle of a trial. Excuse me...Hello David, I'm really tempted!

The taste and mouthfeel are a letdown. Up front is the Dr. Pepper vibe followed followed by some nice chocolate cake notes. Bourbon imparts a light vanilla and the oats provide a smoothness in body. However, the body is so thin and light that the bourbon just seems to sit atop the fray rather than meld into the base. The finish is actually watery. All the potential here just sort of falls off a cliff at the finish.

For all the promise I thought this beer held....I really enjoy a good oatmeal stout and I really appreciate quality barrel aging...this is just sort of a miss. Too much carbonation, too little integration, and just not enough body to carry this through. In a crowded field I'm actually surprised how high the reviews are for this beer. A real letdown considering the beauty of B-Bomb.

Serving type: bottle

12-29-2012 02:10:37 | More by BarrytheBear

UCLABrewN84

California

4.33/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Thanks to robL for sharing this one at drewone's tasting.

2012 vintage.

Pours an opaque black with a foamy dark khaki head that settles to wisps of film on top of the beer. Small dots of lace form around the glass on the drink down. Smell is of dark roasted malt, cocoa, bourbon, and wood. Taste is much the same with an alcohol kick and a mild roasty bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a good level of carbonation with a crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a very good beer with some really nice barrel aged flavors.

Serving type: bottle

12-03-2012 21:43:17 | More by UCLABrewN84

thagr81us

South Carolina

4.23/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Big thanks goes out to cmrillo for sharing this one during the One Year Anniversary of My Wreck Tasting! Served from bottle into a Crooked Stave ‘Crooked Line’ tulip. Poured pitch black with a half finger tan head that subsided to a minimal amount quickly. Maintained nice lacing throughout the glass. The aroma was comprised of sweet malt, vanilla, wood, roasted malt, and dark chocolate. The flavor was of sweet malt, vanilla, dark chocolate, roasted malt, wood, and milk chocolate. It had a medium feel on the palate with medium carbonation. Overall this was a pretty good brew. The flavor on this one was really quite nice and complex. The sweetness from the milk chocolate and vanilla mixed extremely well with the dark chocolate and roasted malt going on. This made this one quite easy to drink and was a crowd pleaser for the most part. The aroma wasn’t quite on par with the flavor but was definitely no slouch. If you are lucky enough to have one of these make sure that you try it, if you don’t what are you waiting for? You won’t regret it.

Serving type: bottle

11-21-2012 11:56:26 | More by thagr81us

aasher

Indiana

4.3/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Shared by Rillo at the Charlotte Tasting 2012. Thanks Rillo!

KDS pours a full bodied, viscous dark, dark brown in color with a slight beige lacing around the glass. The nose is big, smooth, silky, and has a touch of bourbon. The flavors are very smooth, very approachable. There is the perfect amount of roast, a full yet smooth body, and a subtle amount of bourbon. It could use more bourbon, in my opinion, but it is very, very well integrated and balanced. It drinks full in body and very smooth with no alcohol presence. This is a really nice beer. I'm glad I could try it.

Serving type: bottle

11-11-2012 02:17:55 | More by aasher

mdaschaf

Washington

4.2/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A: Pours a dark black with a small khaki colored head, which reduces to a thin cap on top. Very thin lacing forms on the sides and is gone relatively quickly.

S: Very nice mixture of bourbon, chocolate, and oatmeal. There is a lot going on in the aroma, chocolate chips, chocolate, vanilla, some brown sugar, a little bit of oak and vanilla.

T: More bourbon with a bit more roasted malt. More chocolate, both bittersweet and some dark, a touch of vanilla, and brown sugar.

M: Medium bodied, maybe a touch thin, but based on previous reviews I expected it to be thinner, with moderate carbonation. ABV hidden very nicely.

O: Definitely a big fan of this beer. The bourbon is blended nicely with the chocolate and oatmeal flavors. Yes, it is a little thin for style, but I don't think it is really detracting from the beer overall. Very easy drinking, though I plan to sip on this one for a while.

Serving type: bottle

11-07-2012 00:09:57 | More by mdaschaf

Arbitrator

California

3.05/5  rDev -28.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Chilled bottle into a glass. Thanks, Jason.

A: Pours a black body with a short-lived brown head. No lacing.

S: The booze from the barrel shines through; vanilla, bourbon, some caramel, oak. Some roast. The aroma feels a bit weak. I was hoping for nuances of dark fruits, possibly some oxidation... None of that.

T: The bourbon barrel complements the base beer; vanilla, bourbon, and oak are in balance (with the latter appearing near the finish). The base beer is kind of weak and unresolved; I pick up roast with some chocolate.

M: Medium-bodied or thinner, which is disappointing. There's a smoothness on the finish that reminds me of an oatmeal stout [EDIT: I found out this was brewed with oats. Duh]. No heat.

O: I had a long argument with largadeer about this. We opened it next to some other barrel-aged stouts that receive relatively little acclaim (Marble Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout, BA Peche Mortel, Older Viscosity), and it didn't hold up next to any of them. Chris argued that this was "average -- a B," to which I nearly lost my shit and clocked him one. Average means a C. Anyway, this is above average, but in a world with the above, as well as BA Hunahpu's, Black Tuesday, Eclipse, KBS, CBS, BCBS, BA Speedway, Parabola, Berzerker, BA Dark Lord, Churchill's Finest Hour, and more, I can't put this near the top tier. It's obviously barrel-aged from the nose and taste, but both are lacking in complexity and the mouthfeel is thin. There are no obvious flaws, but it's not a standout, either.

Serving type: bottle

09-28-2012 08:27:05 | More by Arbitrator

maximum12

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Blessings upon the dwellings of bfg75 & pwnzilla, each of whom sent me a bottle of this brew. After trying the Interurban IPA, I wanted more Fremont. Who knew? This country is fairly littered with bitsy breweries I know nothing about. 22 oz. bottle split with my wife.

3/4 inch of black wax gives way to a skillfully wielded implement of death, bringing to light a black, black liquid. Bubby for so heavy a fellow. Sniff. Yizza. Beautiful bourbon, vanilla, big Hershey's, milky, cocoa, geez. The only thing I don't smell is new car. Gorgeous.

Kentucky Dark Star would be a plant-the-flag beer for any brewery in the country. The bourbon, chocolate, & vanilla mixture is have-a-butler decadent. Roast & bitterness crawl through the hedge of flavors mid-palate, & the bitterness really puts a pliers on the tongue. Sweet malts & slick oatmeal tidy up afterwards. If there were a category for "good taste sticking in your mouth after you swallow" it would be a pure 5. No doubt that I could've taken this bomber flying solo.

Beautiful. Disappearing fast. Excellent beer that borders on the elite; I'm surprised the West Coast allowed any of these to reach escape velocity.

Serving type: bottle

09-26-2012 02:28:24 | More by maximum12

Treebs

Illinois

4.33/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

22 oz. waxed bomber served in a CBS snifter. 2012 Release. Big thanks to Matt (mfavoino) for sending the PNW treat my way.

A: Pours a dark black color with a khaki colored head forming on the pour. It recedes to a thin cap and collar.

S: Smooth bourbon and oatmeal first fill the nose. Chocolate cake, roasted malts, and a slight dash of dark fruit round out the beer. There is a touch of oak and some vanilla sweetness as well. This smells amazing.

T: Smooth bourbon, some oak and a dash of roasted malts up front. Dried oats and some chocolate pop up in the middle and the finish is a toffee-like sweetness. The barrel flavors are definitely smooth and well integrated.

M: Medium bodied with a nice medium carbonation level. It is a tad thin, but it doesn't detract anything from the overall make up of the beer.

O: The nose on this beer is incredible, but the taste doesn't quite live up to it. It's still a really well put together beer and I wouldn't hesitate to have it again. Blending the barrels really helped this beer out as I don't think the base can really stand up to being in a barrel for some long on it's own. Fremont keeps pumping out some good stuff and I'm glad I've got a hook up! Thanks again Matt!

Serving type: bottle

09-23-2012 17:43:59 | More by Treebs

ThePorterSorter

New York

4.03/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Thanks Brandon for sharing this.
The beer pours a dark black with almost no head and no residual coating inside glass. The nose is very boozy, but the alcohol itself is well masked. It's very sweet with big notes of vanilla, coconut and chocolate. The taste is chocolatey with smooth buttery bourbon caramel and a lingering woodiness. The beer has a lighter body than expected, but is still very smooth and decadent. Worth trying for sure.

Serving type: bottle

09-09-2012 18:55:17 | More by ThePorterSorter

merc7186

New York

4.1/5  rDev -4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I had this beer poured from a bomber into a snifter glass.

A: Dark Brown Hue, Passes Very Little Light, Brown Head Ring, Some Lacing

S: Bourbon, Oatmeal

T: Oatmeal, Bourbon

M: Decent Carbonation, Medium to Full Bodied, Boozy

Overall, I thought the taste was a little thin and the nose was better than the taste.

Serving type: bottle

09-08-2012 23:36:30 | More by merc7186

Huhzubendah

District of Columbia

4.38/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Shared by starrdogg. Split four ways. Thanks Matt.

The beer is dark brown with a small, beige head. Sparse lacing on the wine glass. The aroma brings roast, malt, a subtle barrel presence. Smells balanced, refined, and awesome. The taste does not disappoint, offering a smooth, silky, roasted malt goodness. Medium bodied with moderately low carbonation. Overall, a really tasty stout. Glad I got to sample this.

Serving type: bottle

08-26-2012 05:06:51 | More by Huhzubendah

cosmicevan

New York

3.53/5  rDev -17.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Notes from a tasting on 8/15. thanks to BeerWorld for bringing this one out.

a - deep dark with a thin off tan grey head that leaves a ring around the surface. swirling the brew brings it back to life.

s - nice roase. some oats. some barrel.

t - very malty. roasty. some powdered chocolate. some bourbon notes. oaty but not rich and thick like i would hope.

m - a bit thin for an oatmeal stout. the barrel seems to work in some thinness?

o - pretty nice. nothing crazy. glad to try it. good, but not great. surprising to see it is an oatmeal stout as it is a bit thin. perhaps i would dig this more in a different setting, but adjacent to the monster brews i'm consuming this evening, this one seems a bit thin and lacking, but still enjoyable. just doesn't seem to deserve the rave reviews it is getting (in my opinion). glad to try it, but not something i'd seek out. it wasn't all that popular at the tasting in general as many people were offering up their pour to others who enjoyed it more. definitely not a crowd fav.

Serving type: bottle

08-21-2012 02:10:49 | More by cosmicevan