Sarraski

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown color with an opaque, almost impenetrable clarity. A dense, tan head forms on the pour and clings to the glass with considerable persistence, leaving thick bands of lacing down the sides. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate for the style's weight and warming alcohol.

◌ Aroma

Oak-driven on the nose, with pronounced vanilla and toasted wood from the Pedro Ximénez barrel aging. Dark stone fruit—particularly plum—mingles with roasted malt character, supported by subtle coffee and cocoa undertones. A faint alcohol warmth surfaces beneath, balanced but present.

◐ Taste

Rich entry carrying intense oak influence and deep dark fruit sweetness, with plum preserves playing a central role. The mid-palate layers in roasted malt, dark chocolate, and coffee notes, all bound together by a smooth, velvety mouthfeel despite the 11.5% ABV asserting itself. Bitterness is moderate and measured, integrated rather than sharp.

◑ Finish

A lingering finish that stretches through waves of dark chocolate, oak vanilla, and residual plum character. Warmth from the alcohol persists without harshness, fading into subtle roasted grain and cocoa.