Basqueland / Põhjala I Thought We Were Enemies

This collaborative Imperial Baltic Porter exudes luxury, shaped by nearly a year of maturation in fifteen-year-old Cognac barrels. The sensory profile is a sophisticated tapestry of dark chocolate, toasted nuts, and vanillin-rich oak, punctuated by the vinous warmth of premium brandy. On the palate, deep layers of molasses and roasted malts provide a decadent foundation for nuanced notes of dried plums and cherries. The 11.5% ABV is masterfully integrated, offering a velvety, warming glow rather than harshness. It concludes with a complex, lingering finish of cocoa and weathered wood, embodying a harmonious balance between intense barrel character and smooth malt depth.