Aroma: Very deep, warm, and complex. You clearly smell the sweet aromas of dried raisins, figs, and dates, sublimely interwoven with notes of brown sugar, toffee, a hint of chocolate, and a mild, spicy yeast signature (think of a pinch of clove). Taste: Extremely full-bodied, velvety, and layered. Due to years of aging, the initial sugary sweetness has faded beautifully into the background and blended wonderfully. What remains is a creamy mouthfeel full of flavors of dark candied fruit, liquid caramel, and a subtle, ripe hop bitterness (38 IBU). The finish is majestically long and pleasantly warming with an alcoholic sensation.