 BBB63 (3795), La Porte, Indiana, USA
Apr 22, 2008
Bottle and served in my Bells snifter (tasting along side of the 5 & 9): Close to pitch black with some reddish highlights peeking through and topped by a fading head that left okay clinging lace upon the glassware. The aroma has notes of classic island scotch with peat and iodine vapors in addition to the charred and chocolate malting, grassy and herbal hops, prune and star fruit, and some tannic wood. The taste mostly followed suit with a kick in teeth of scotch overtones supported by lovely rich and sweet malt. The finish is smoky, woody, and earthy with some coffee twang. The mouth feel is soft but aggressive and biting, astringent finish. Now this is what I expected from this series of brews, a beer that highlights the scotch character along with a noticeable Imperial Stout at its heart. Mikey Likey!
CapnCascade (40), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Aug 21, 2008 Pours nearly black, hint of ruby all the way through when held up to the light, light tan head with almost no retention. Intense aroma of thoroughly burnt sugar and wood with an almost candy-like sweetness. Flavour begins with sweet notes of resinous alcohol, but quickly develops a decidedly burnt and peaty character. Finish is very long and quite dry, lasting impression of burnt wood and peat. Very smooth mouthfeel with just the slightest tingle of carbo. This ain’t subtle, but it sure is good...
jeffwilliams11 (253), hooterville, Michigan, USA
Aug 20, 2008 bottle. pours deep brown/black with almost no head. burbon flavor is almost nonexistant, kind of a let-down. rich, smooth body, very easy drinking. unfortunately, this bottle cost $13, and in my opinion, it was definately not worth that.
tomthompson89 (1119), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Aug 18, 2008 Had this with Troy Burtch, super dark black color, smelled like scotch and smoke, decent beige head, alsmot kinda salty flavor, earthy, smokey again with some sweet chocolate as well, alcohol is well hidden. nice intresting beer.
kp (6200), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Aug 13, 2008 Name: Paradox Islay 008
Date: 07/18/2008
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting
Appearance: black, wispy beige head, bits of lace,
Aroma: big scotch aroma backed by the roasted malt, very peaty and smokey, touch of dark caramel sweetness,
Flavor: rich malt flavor, lots of scotch character, big smoke and peat, roasted malt come through to remind you there is beer in there, bitterness comes from the oak and scotch,
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 15/20
Rating: 3.6/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: ***/4
BeerandBlues2 (2460), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Aug 7, 2008 Bottle purchased at Liquor Max in Loveland, CO. Pours opaque with a bubbly, frothy, dark brown head, somewhat lasting with good lacing. Aroma is heavy malt (burnt, nutty, toast, coffee), light hops (grass), average yeast (leather) with notes of smoke, dates, prunes, and tar. Full bodied, sticky and spicy texture, lively carbonation, and a bitter finish. Long duration, light sweetness, heavy acidity and bitterness; some notes of alcohol and wood, very raw.
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