The last of my pre-move beers (don't worry, my cellar's moving with me), this is 75% oak aged and 25% bourbon barrel aged. Bottle #2649 of 4777 - I'm stoked. Tons of wood on the nose - crazy woody. Cocoa, bourbon, dark fruits, malt, just heaps of smells. Very thick, barely carbonated. There's a brightness that shines through the wood and syrupiness that makes this distinct from sludgier imperial stouts I've had. There's some alcohol presence, but not the 14.5% the bottle claims. This is something else. It's unique without having to do anything too extreme (well, other than high gravity and barrel aging, but I mean there's no wacky ingredients mentioned). It could use more carbonation to counteract the thickness, but it's a pleasantly rich treat, fairly appropriate for my last night in California.
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