The French oak wine-barrel finish adds a layer of berry complexity that distinguishes this from single-barrel aged expressions

The overall mouthfeel is rich and slightly viscous at 100 proof

Absolutely — its silky tannin structure

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Samuel Smith Yorkshire Stingo 550ML sambuca The French oak wine-barrel finishSamuel Smith Yorkshire Stingo 550ML is a cask aged English strong ale brewed at 8% ABV, fermented in rare Welsh slate Yorkshire Squares at Yorkshire's oldest brewery. Rated 94 on Ratebeer and 91 on BeerAdvocate, this is one of the most distinctive heritage ales produced in England today matured for at least one year in oak casks that are more than a century old. Quick Facts: ABV: 8% Origin: Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, England Oak Aged Strong Ale