Triumph Barrel Aged Scotch Ale

Reviewed By: Herr Rick and Herr Mike
Style: Scotch Ale (Barrel Aged)
State/Country: New Jersey
ABV: 9.7%
Serving Type: On Cask @ Triumph Brewing Co - Princeton

Look: 9
Dark amber color, medium head with good retention and decent lacing

Smell: 9.5
Bourbon, sweet malt, and mild smoke from the peated malt

Taste: 9.5
Up Front: Bourbon, booze. Finish: Sweet malt, faint smoke, lingering sweetness

Mouthfeel: 9
Medium body, creamy, with mild carbonation

Drinkability: 9
If you like Bourbon, it's very easy to drink

Overall Score: 9.2

Value: 8.5
Cost/12 oz serving: $5.50

Overall Impression:
This special brew was Triumph's First Wednesday offering for March 2010. I always loved their Scotch Ale, and the barrel aging made it even better. On par with Founder's Backwoods Bastard