Innis and Gunn Original
On the nose is a deep maltiness and fresh nuts. Sweet and sour is prevalent on the palate, along with burnt caramel, almost extract, creamy vanilla and oak making this a strong but fresh tasting brew. The beer finishes cleanly with a rising sweetness and oakiness remaining in the throat and a hint of aspartame.
Overall: The sweetness didn't overwhelm the ale making this a preferred buy for an upscale and different beer choice.
Innis and Gunn Blonde
Hops, oak, delicious banana bread with a hint of skunkiness grace the gentle nose of this European-style lightly oaked beer. The palate is rich and fruity with vanilla, honey and a mild pleasant oak. The bottle finishes up with mild bitterness, light vanilla and delicious dried fruit.
Overall: Refreshing. The mild sweet vanilla oak notes makes this beer stand out.
Innis and Gunn Rum Cask
A subtle hint of sweet synthetic cherries and oak on the nose. A taste brings root vegetables, roasted malt, hints of caramel and dark fruit top notes. Not as sweet as expected given the nose. The finish is slightly dry and bitter with lingering maltiness. Molasses rises late on the palate and continues through the finish.
Overall: A great winter beer. To be savored slowly with a festive meal.
Innis and Gun Highland
A wonderful sweetness is immediately apparent with floral breadiness and dried fruit on the nose - Chrismas Cake. The palate is simply Wow! Tons of flavour. Blackberries and dried fruit continue from the nose, really rich and syrupy mouthfeel with honey dew melon and roasted malt. The beer finishes with a mild hop bitterness and vanilla.
Overall: What a fantastic bottle. Aged in casks previously used to mature a highland whisky for 18 years, it is entirely enjoyable. To be savored in cold weather.
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