2008 Schlafly Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: Russian Imperial Stout (Barrel Aged)
State/Country: Missouri
ABV: 10.5%
Serving Type: 750ml Bottle

Look: 7.5
Actually very light for a Russian Imperial Stout

Smell: 8.5
Bourbon, Roasted Malt, Oak, Vanilla, and Coffee

Taste: 8.5
Up Front: Bourbon, Chocolate, and Vanilla
Finish: Oak, and Bourbon

Mouthfeel: 7.5
Thin, yet slightly creamy

Drinkability: 8
Alcohol is noticeable, but it is not overwhelming.

Overall Score: 8

Value: 5
Cost/12 oz serving: $6.07. If I were at a nice bar, that would almost be acceptable, but it's not for home consumption!

Overall Impression:
It's actually a good beer, but not a great value. Definitely worth trying, but only if you have the cash.