Five years was just a bit past its prime. Great to know. Maybe just this vintage or this bottle, but no reason to sit on this for longer than 4-5 years.

Thick and rich, but definitely improves with a few years under its belt.

Looking at my previous notes, a couple of years has had the desired effect. Downright drinkable for a barleywine, would go fine with dinner. Dry and bitter, a little astringent but not overpowering. The barrel really does wonders for this but the bare version is fun.

This needs some time to mellow out. Very woody taste, kind of harsh. But you can tell it's gonna be good.

Let's face it, MobCraft has never been impressive. It's fine. Never bad. But come on, why do I keep falling for this?

Let's face it, MobCraft has never been impressive. It's fine. Never bad. But come on, why do I keep falling for this?

Less balanced in flavor but has held up well. Smooth for 12%.

Full flavored and well-balanced for 12%. Coffee and maple are just right. The coffee is a little more bitter than I prefer but not too bad. Reminiscent of a chocolate coffee ice cream. Smooths out and sweetens as it warms. Not as viscous as I was expecting. Has an oily residue. Smells like sweet coffee.