Bold, viscous, fiery and thoroughly enveloping, this dense barrel aged West Coast beast blankets the entire palate in belonging and stylish fashion. Mashed dark red fruit, liquid Belgian chocolate and bittered mocha flavors caress the mouth in hypnotic fashion before this well groomed monster takes its leave with an herbaceous wave and bitter tip of its black hat. This is an extremely impressive and coherent Russian Imperial, no small feat in a category not exactly lacking in noble and worthy contenders. Do not make the regretful mistake of only buying one bottle of this limited top flight release.