On draught during my Great Lakes area brew tour. Mahogany pour with a mild white head. Malty aroma of oak, caramel, grapes. More vanilla sweetness is prevelant than a dense caramel which may be commonly found in this style. There are oak, cola, and sarsaparilla flavors here as well. No hop character to speak of. This finishes moderately sticky with a hint of cherries. I think this is a mild Scottish ale.

tap at brewery - Aroma is mild and bland. Toffee, carmel, and a bit of nuttiness. Pours dark brown with little head or lacing. Flavor is thankfully stronger than aroma. Carmel, toffee, hops, and toasted malts. Palate is sticky and sweet. More like an amber than a Scotch ale. A little too mellow for my tastes, maybe they should call it 20 Shilling.

Draft sampler at Barley island. Light brown color with a small head that diminished quickly. Light sweet caramel aroma. Medium body. Moderate sweet malty flavor with a medium finish. Soft sample of this style.

This is the forth offering I have had from Barley Island and I must say really enjoyed this beer. Color wa dark amber with a off-white head. Aroma was that of carmel and fruit. This was a very smooth beer with no overpowering flavor. Very smooth, flavorful and easy to drink.