Older Viscosity
I'd like to start out this review with a virtual cheers to my pal Joe (jfunkk79) for adding this beer to my cellar as an engagement gift. Popping it today in celebration of the beginning of football season (go Pats) and as a perfect follow up to an afternoon of smoked pork shoulder and couch-sitting. May as well call it a "special occasion". Alrighty then.. Older Vee, as I like to call it. Great presentation in the corked and caged 12.7 oz bottle. Beaut of a pour, pitch brown opaque and silky looking, slim and brown hued head as expected (from an aged beer) and some serious legs, aka viscosity. The nose is wonderful - I don't want to say it's one-dimensional, because it is actually quite complex - but straightforward, in that it is very bourbon-centric and oaky, and loads of roast. This beer explodes upon the palate. Lots of levels here - initially the bourbon and oak, vanilla, rich and full, and a delicious array of roasty malt goodness. I've had this beer several times now and I always get a phantom flavor of blueberry pie. Dunno what it is but I love it. As good as this tastes, the mouthfeel takes the cake and is kind of the essence of this beer, as hinted at by the name. It's just so damn soft and silky. Quite a joy to drink.