This 11.3% Imperial Stout aged in Armagnac barrels is the latest version in Bellwoods’ BOYD series. It's a blend of Armagnac barrel aged vintages: 40% was aged for 30 months (since June of 2022) and the other 60% for 14 months (since Oct 2023).

Armagnac is typically distilled to a lower alcohol level, which leaves the spirit with more depth of flavour prior to it being blended, meaning the barrels are bringing a lot more to the table.

With this blend, the goal was to create something with more complexity and depth by using multiple vintages, while remaining approachable.

On the nose, you’ll find boozy brandy Armagnac notes with molasses, burnt sugar and marzipan, but deep down it’s rich bodied, with a medium sweetness and a boozy warmth. You’ll find notes of apricot, molasses, fig and dates, alongside lingering oak tannins and caramelized sugar. Rich and velvety, it’s the perfect mix of roasted malt, oak aging and subtle spirit uptake.