My Æbleskive Is Bigger Than Yours

Twelve months in brandy barrels did this barleywine a world of good—the boozy warmth hits first, then the orange peel and nutmeg creep in on the finish. I cracked one open after dinner and it drank more like a dessert than a beer. Wish I'd grabbed a second bottle.

The cardamom and orange peel come through beautifully against that 12-month brandy barrel warmth, and it drinks dangerously smooth for 11%+. I’m already wishing I’d grabbed two bottles instead of one.

The cardamom and orange peel really come through on the nose, but it's the 12 months in brandy barrels that make this barleywine dangerously smooth. I cracked it open after a long week and the warmth lingered perfectly with the nutmeg.