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The Durham Brewery Imperious Oak Aged
Imperial Stout 11.8 º
Imperious Oak Aged is a formidable Imperial Stout that commands attention with its intense marriage of deep roasted grains and spirituous complexity. Expect a luxurious sensory experience where dark chocolate, espresso, and black licorice intertwine with the nuanced contributions of whisky barrels. The high alcohol content provides a velvety warmth, while the oak aging introduces sophisticated layers of vanilla and toasted wood that soften the assertive bitterness. Notes of dried figs and raisins emerge mid-palate, leading into a lingering, bittersweet finish defined by charred malt and a ghostly hint of spirit. It is a harmonious, full-bodied masterpiece designed for slow contemplation.
Appearance. Jet black and completely opaque. Pours with a thick, deep tan head that shows moderate retention, leaving oily legs on the glass as it recedes.
Aroma. High intensity with a complex bouquet of bittersweet chocolate, espresso, and charred grain. Strong whisky-soaked oak notes contribute vanilla and a subtle spirituous heat. Moderate esters suggest dried plums and raisins, complemented by a low earthy hop presence.
Taste. A powerful surge of dark cocoa and toasted malts transitions into deep flavors of molasses and black licorice. The whisky barrel influence is prominent, providing oaky tannins and a smooth spirit character. Medium-high bitterness and roasted char provide a necessary counterpoint to the rich malt sweetness. The finish is long and complex, featuring lingering notes of dark fruit and a warming, vinous quality.
Mouthfeel. Very full-bodied and chewy with a luscious, velvety texture. Carbonation is moderate-low, enhancing the beer's weight. A significant, smooth alcohol warmth is present, though it remains well-integrated without being harsh or solventy.
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Description Imperious Oak Aged Imperial Stout – Durham Brewery Each batch of Imperious is Te ...and smoke. The aroma is of sweet liquorice and Guy Fawkes bonfires. More smoke continues into the body with dark sugar with a hint of port. This is the defining Imperial Russian Stout. ...
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Imperious Oak Aged Imperial Stout – Durham Brewery
Each batch of Imperious is Temptation aged in oak whisky casks meaning each one is unique.
This version has hints of burnt wood and smoke. The aroma is of sweet liquorice and Guy Fawkes bonfires.
More smoke continues into the body with dark sugar with a hint of port.
This is the defining Imperial Russian Stout.
Imperious Oak Aged Imperial Stout – Durham Brewery
Each batch of Imperious is Temptation aged in oak whisky casks meaning each one is unique.
This version has hints of burnt wood and smoke. The aroma is of sweet liquorice and Guy Fawkes bonfires.
More smoke continues into the body with dark sugar with a hint of port.
This is the defining Imperial Russian Stout.
Buy The Durham Brewery Imperious Oak Aged. Imperial Stout - The Durham Brewery - United Kingdom.
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