November 7, 2013

271/919)  Home:  Oloroso Cask by Innis and Gunn of Scotland:  **1/2;  7.4%;  from a batch of only 300 barrels;  matured in rare Oloroso sherry casks for 60 days;  Oloroso is produced in Jerez, Spain; soft spice, sweet nose;  caramel sweetness, ever so slight touch of hops;  layers of sherry flavours;  a slow sipper for a cool evening;

272/920)  Home:  La Vache Folle Imperial Milk Stout by Microbrasserie Charlevoix of Quebec:  **1/2;  milk chocolate nose with espresso, alcohol;  flavours of sweet chocolate tempered by alcohol and dark coffee notes;