Wolf Release IV + Lark Barrel Aged Imperial JSP IV Beer

Wolf Release IV + Lark Barrel Aged Imperial JSP IV Beer

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This big, bad release is back and has as much howl as ever. Once again swapping barrels with Victoria’s Wolf of the Willows Brewery, Wolf Release IV takes a porter-braised core of smoked malt and chocolate and gives it a bright citrus lift.

The Barrel-Aged Imperial Johnny Smoke Porter was aged in 100L Lark barrels for an average of 9 months and is weighing in at a hefty 11.8%. The result is an Imperial Smoke Porter rich with whisky barrel-aged flavours of dark cocoa, espresso, truffle, vanilla, molasses and a subtle smoke.

ABV
50%
Year of release
2021
Gift Pack
100ml + Beer
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Tasting Notes

Nose

Bright citrus, toasted coconut, caramelised malt, grapefruit, cocoa powder and oak.

Palate

Orange syrup, grapefruit, ancient oak, smoked malt, dark chocolate and toffee.

Finish

Smoky, creamy and bright citrus.

Smoky, daring, bright

A collaboration of distinction

For four years running, we’ve shared a vision with our friends across the pond — handcrafting modern tipples distinct in quality, flavour and character. We send them whisky casks, they age their Johnny Smoke Porter in them and we then use them to finish this beast of a release. This year’s comes from our Bothwell Distillery, handpicked because it lifts and freshens any finish — even one as dark and brooding as Johnny.