By Jeff Evans

Nose

Honeyed, oaky and spicy with a light whisky note. Complex and inviting.

Palate

Creamy, spicy and smooth with vanilla and a touch of citrus. Sweet but not cloying, thanks to a dry, oaky backdrop.

Finish

Creamy vanilla notes continue into the dry, oaky, bittersweet finish that is rather thick and gently warming.

Comment

This is the beer that set the Innis & Gunn ball rolling and at the same time rekindled an interest in wood-aged beers. Clean, interesting, mellow and tasty.

By Glenn Payne

Nose

Subtle redolent combination of vanilla and toffee with a citric background.

Palate

Vanilla dominates and is joined by malt sweetness. Oakiness is hinted at.

Finish

Smooth,warm and long lingering toffee finish.

Comment

Blonde ale that has the attributes expected out of a bourbon barrel.