It’s sweet, it’s slightly tart, it’s boozy, and it’s got a smoky finish…but not the same smoke in mezcals or peaty whiskeys (which I don’t like). Not something I’d seek out again, but very interesting.

This is one of those that’s interesting and generally good, but not one I’d look for again. Very boozy but not in a bad way. Definitely getting the orange and hibiscus, but not getting flavors of tequila nor barleywine. The finish is slightly sweet.

Held up better than the base beer typically does for 5 years. Slight sense of age, but still great.

Lots of dark chocolate and roasty malt with a hint of sweetness from the maple and booziness from the barrel.

Founders knocked it out of the park with this one. Loads of chocolate, very rich, no bitterness. Only a few sips in, but looking forward to seeing how it changes with some warmth.

For being 9 years old, it’s held up very well. The coffee isn’t perceptible anymore, but the flavors are still very good.

This has held up amazingly well. Lots of coffee and velvety mouthfeel with a dark chocolate finish that lingers on the palate. I’m glad they started making these again.

Nice malty, roasty, coffee flavor and boozy. Yum

This tastes like there’s quite a bit of age on it. Flavors of dates and malt, but not heavy. Booziness is only apparent on the finish.

This has short, but good flavor, despite being a bit thin for the style. The finish is equally as short but has good flavor notes.

Not nearly as bitter as I thought it would be. Not a ton of flavor.

Past its prime for sure. Was drinkable, but probably this shouldn’t be aged more than 5 years.

Subtle coffee flavor, bold BA stout, very rich, a bit of sweetness. Flavors of coffee, malt, and milk sugar linger on the palate.

Too bitter and piney for me and for the style. Every bit as bitter as the typical regular IPA…and then some.

Love this one. Such a rich, robust depth of flavor, barrel, and complexity. Just the right amount of barrel and booziness, viscosity, and flavors. Glad I have a few more of these.

Bourbon County Vertical 2021 Better than I remembered it being.

Good, but I’m a little disappointed. I expected far more distinguishing characteristics, but it feels thinner and is slightly bitter.