Hooglander Vatgerijpt RIS #08

Hooglander Barrel Aged RIS #08 from the Dutch Hooglander from Aarle-Rixtel in the Dutch North Brabant, brewed in the Brouwschuur in Weert.

As the number suggests, indeed the eighth version of this barrel-aged Russian Imperial Stout!

This time matured for 365 days (or 1 year) in Het Turriff (Deanston Distillery) cask from the Highlands of Scotland.

The recognizable taste of roasted malts and the taste of dark chocolate.

The whiskey sits well in it and adds a nice flavor to the whole.

Even surpasses the RIS a bit.

Slightly sweet and slightly woody.

Nice beer…