Tastes like Chicken?

Ok, maybe not chicken. But it smells like beer, tastes like whiskey, and my husband thinks it's great. Not being a whiskey fan, I don't much care for it myself.

North Coast's Old Stock Ale Cellar Reserve is aged in bourbon barrels. He says if I must compare it to chicken, it has to be a fine rosemary hinted roasted chicken from the north of France. Or something to that effect. Anyway, he says it's lively, "deep" and unique with hints of caramel and a refreshing finish. Like a ballerina dancing on your tongue after a fifth of Maker's Mark. (I'm not entirely convinced that is a good thing. What do you think??)

The bottle says: "Old Stock Cellar Reserve is a one-time, small batch, limited release that has been aged in oak whiskey barrels. The aging process gives this world-class an added layer of complexity. A memorable drink that should be enjoyed as a completely unique offering."

He's now decided that it will be good with chocolate, as a "dessert beer". He's trying it with Cocholat Dolfin Noir Anis, a dark chocolate with aniseed, and says it's quite a nice pairing.

It's also 14.6% alcohol by volume, which might explain hubby's descriptions!!