{"product_id":"2016-bourbon-county-brand-coffee-stout-2016-40-proof-250ml","title":"Bourbon County Brand Coffee Stout 2016 40 Proof 250ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrewed with precision and aged in bourbon barrels, the Bourbon County Brand Coffee Stout 2016 is an extraordinary blend of craft beer and coffee artistry. This highly sought-after release infuses the iconic stout with exquisite Intelligentsia Flecha Roja coffee, yielding a complex symphony of roasted flavors, rich chocolate, and deep bourbon character. A truly unique expression, this vintage offers a profound tasting experience for the discerning palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \n        \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A captivating interplay of rich roasted coffee beans and dark chocolate, immediately dominant, followed by a warm embrace of vanilla, charred oak, and a subtle underlying sweetness of caramel and brown sugar. Hints of dark fruit, like dried cherry or plum, emerge, mingling with a faint whisper of baking spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and velvety, the palate delivers a powerful wave of espresso and dark roasted coffee, balanced by the familiar warmth of bourbon-aged sweetness. Layers of bittersweet chocolate, toffee, and a complex malty backbone unfold. The oak influence is present but well-integrated, contributing notes of vanilla bean, subtle char, and a touch of spicy warmth. The 12.5% ABV is incredibly well-hidden, contributing to a smooth, almost liqueur-like texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and lingering, the finish is a delightful dance of persistent coffee and dark chocolate, slowly fading into a comforting warmth of oak, residual sweetness, and a pleasant, dry cocoa bitterness. A subtle hint of lingering vanilla and an echo of bourbon spice round out the experience, inviting another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \n      \n        \u003ch3\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eGoose Island is a pioneering craft brewery founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1988, widely recognized for its innovative spirit and particularly for ushering in the barrel-aging revolution in beer with its Bourbon County Brand Stout series. While primarily a brewery, their expertise in barrel-aging has created sought-after, bourbon-influenced stouts that blur the lines between beer and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goose Island","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67704517984563,"sku":"2016 COFFEE ST 1061","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/1187\/6915\/files\/Bourbon_County_Brand_Coffee_Stout_2016.jpg?v=1791920247","url":"https:\/\/subrosaselections.com\/products\/2016-bourbon-county-brand-coffee-stout-2016-40-proof-250ml","provider":"Sub Rosa Selections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}