The Bruery Black Tuesday (Double Barrel - Vanilla)

I managed to let this sit for nearly 6 months, and I think it finally hit the sweet spot I'd been hoping for. The nose is rich and sweet, with tons of the expected vanilla notes. The sip, though, is a real revelation: even though it hasn't aged all that much, the vanilla and chocolate character have melded in a uniquely rich way, presenting aggressive flavor that's actually complimented by the alcohol heat and solid barrel presence. In the end, …

I fully expected this to be the highlight of the box, and while all of the selections have been excellent so far, this one absolutely hit the spot! The nose, surprisingly, is much more chocolate than vanilla, along with those classic Black Tuesday notes. The sip confirms that the body is a touch on the thin side, but first hints of chocolate and then waves of vanilla wash over, with a noticeable but not overwhelming heat that hides its 20.5% …