ALC: 8.6%

A beer which is layered with many years of complexity, first from the whisky and then from the stout. Dark and thick in the glass the aroma has hints of chocolate, vanilla and a touch of coffee. The barrel's charred American oak gives the nose a subtle hint of campfire and roasted marshmallow. The palate is silky and sweet, vanilla is here again along with chocolate and honeycomb. This is followed by wisps of fine malt whisky, a touch of acidity, subtle unami and lingering, moreish finish. You want that next sip and it's easier than you would think to watch the whole bottle disappear in front of you as you enjoy the slow evolution in taste and aroma while it slowly warms in the glass.

Meeting as apprentices at BrewDog, young brewers Jack and Jared decided one day they’d make beer like a Pirate would: care free, relaxed and brewing whatever they felt like. Fast forward a few years, swap chilly Aberdeen for Port Adelaide, and you’ve got a tasty craft brewery that nails the classics, the harebrain and the inspired alike.