Super, slightly viscous red/brown pour with a small head and some sticky lacing.
A threatening toffee alcohol nose that sets the table for the tastes.
Big and bold up front, with caramel, toffee and sugary sweetness dominating. However, there is a modicum of “extra” experience in there with alcohol being prominent (but still under control – just) and some spice character. I get some ginger too.
Finishes sweet, long and strong.
Lovely example of the style, slightly atypical with the spice notes, but I thought it was interesting and it still managed to pull it off nicely. Drinkability is good, but I would stop at the 22 oz in front of me.