Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Barrel Finished, 50%

The nose is sweet and musty, buoyed by apricot preserves, blueberry pancakes, maple syrup, and fruit compote atop vanilla bean ice cream. The palate is wonderfully round and while it starts fiery—it’s bursting with Red Hots—there’s a world of chocolate fudge, espresso, cherries, and brownie batter underneath. The finish is zippy yet refined, as raspberry coulis unites with decadent flourless chocolate cake.