A special version of the , aged for months in Cognac barrels.Taste: A silky smooth texture of dark malts, red fruits, cognac, liquorice, and honey. Hints of molasses mix with those of rich dark chocolate, all balanced with elegant tannins cleansing the palate.Appearance: Pitch black – as dark as the night sky, with an opaque brown head.Nose: Dark fruits, plums, raisins, cranberries, and grapes – a rich forest fruit jamminess hits the nose first with some espresso notes and dark sugar. Cherries, cognac, tannins and hints of spice linger in the background.Malts: Pale Ale, Munich, Carafa II Special, Special B, Chocolate malt, Crystal 300, Demerara sugarHops: Magnum, Northern Brewer