Salcombe Brewery Co has announced two new limited edition barrel-aged porters, each 6.2% ABV and in 750ml bottles.
The beers have been created by ageing the brewery’s award-winning Island Street Porter in a Speyside whisky barrel and a Heaven Hill bourbon barrel. Hand-bottled and labelled and available in presentation sets, they can be ordered online and cost £19.99.
Brewer Sam Beaman said: “Our Island Street Porter has been a huge hit since its launch two years ago and has gained a number of prestigious accolades. Inspired by its popularity, we wanted to build on its strengths and see if we could create a very special version as a limited edition gift.
“We aged the porter in wooden barrels for six months to allow the flavours to evolve. The barrels had previously contained either Speyside Whisky or Heaven Hill bourbon, and we were thrilled with the results.
“The process created beers with the characteristic undertones of our Island Street Porter of chocolate and dark cherry, but with a far greater depth and complexity of flavour. And we are not the only ones who are impressed. Our Speyside Whisky barrel aged porter has already won gold in its category, both regionally and nationally, at the SIBA digital awards 2020.”
Flavour profiles
Speyside Whisky barrel aged porter has an almost jam-like sweetness that is complimented by a hint of vanilla. This sweetness is balanced against the peaty notes from the whisky, culminating in a full-bodied chocolatey finish.
The Heaven Hill Bourbon barrel aged porter has a distinctive vanilla character from the oak that adds a rich, creamy note, reminiscent of clotted cream. This smooth silky mouthfeel gives way to a gentle smokey character and a refreshing dry finish.
