Innis & Gunn Original 0
While whisky is drink of choice in a lot of contexts, I’m not so single minded as to drink nothing else. In fact, I may have sampled an even wider range of beer in my day than I have whisky. Since I think it’s important to try different things in life, and not just stick to what you know and love (whisky, in this case), I thought I would introduce you to one of my favourite beers.
What makes Innis & Gunn so special is that it is matured for 77 days in an oak barrel which has previously been used to mature American Bourbon, which imparts a lovely combination of vanilla, toffee and (surprise surprise) oak. There are several other varieties available as well, including Canadian and Highland barrels, which are both good but unfortunately don’t match up to the expectations set by the original. There’s also a rum cask expression and a couple of others, which I may post about in the future!