Jacobite Ale

Spicy woodiness greets the nose followed by a caramel/toffee malt with a whiff of alcohol. Fruity character includes a dark dried fruit (fig, date, raisin). The flavor focuses first on the malt then adds a touch of woodiness, drying out as spiciness emerges toward the finish. Alcohol is subtle, but with a light coconut character that adds complexity. Maltiness is curiously subdued for the style. Deespite the lack of malt complexity, the added elements each provide something that improves the overall character. The coriander delivers a delicate layer of flavor, and the oak provides a slight edge to aroma and flavor without dominating. The combined elements create a whole greater than the sum of parts.