Spirit of Broadside, our eau-de-vie de bière has aged in French oak for 5 years and finished in an Islay cask for six months. Released to celebrate Broadside 50th birthday year, it is testament to the versatility of our beloved strong ale. As it begins life as a fully formed beer, Spirit of Broadside retains some of those elements - namely caramelised malt, fruitcake flavours, and hints of hoppy astringency on the finish. Maturation in French oak adds spice and vanilla sweetness and the final resting in an Islay cask has finished this spirit with aromatic notes of peat and smoke. As well as being a truly individual after-dinner digestif, it is also a bit of a talking point. An intriguing alternative for the peated whisky connoisseur or inevitable eyebrow-raiser for the intrepid beer fan.