Péché Mortel (Bourbon Barrel)
Notes from recent trip to the Montreal Dieu du Ciel brewpub. (6/9/09) 6 months in bourbon barrel. Black with red hues. Rich creamy tan head. Coffee grounds and sweet vanilla on the nose, some earthy notes. Medium bodied and round, slick and smooth with slippery alcohol on the finish. Sweet vanilla, fresh cream, tree bark, charcoal, coffee and oak flavors. Smooth and delicious. Smells like espresso grounds but not much of the grit on the palate. Better than the original. Less harsh.