Goose Island — Bourbon County Moreno’s Liquors

Among the most coveted releases in the American craft beer universe, Goose Island’s Bourbon County Brand Stout series stands as a true benchmark of barrel-aged excellence — and the Bourbon County Moreno’s Liquors edition represents one of its most exclusive expressions. Born from Chicago’s legendary Goose Island Beer Co., this limited collaboration variant pushes the boundaries of what imperial stout can become, offering collectors and connoisseurs a genuinely rare encounter with liquid artistry priced at CHF 120.

Heritage, Craft, and Collaboration

Goose Island pioneered the bourbon barrel-aging movement for craft beer when it launched Bourbon County Brand Stout back in 1992 — a legacy that now commands respect worldwide. The Moreno’s Liquors variant is a store-exclusive collaboration release, produced in extremely limited quantities and crafted specifically to celebrate the bond between the brewery and its most passionate retail partners. This exclusivity transforms each bottle into a collector’s milestone, a snapshot of a singular brewing moment that cannot be replicated.

Production and Aging

True to the Bourbon County lineage, this imperial stout undergoes an extended aging process inside freshly emptied bourbon barrels. Then drawing deep complexity from the wood. The result is a viscous, jet-black stout with a formidable alcohol presence, enriched by months of patient maturation. The barrels impart layers of vanilla, toasted oak, and caramel, while the base beer contributes dark chocolate, roasted espresso, and dried dark fruits. Subtle notes of leather, molasses, and warming spice complete. That an extraordinarily nuanced profile that evolves beautifully in the glass.

Tasting Notes at a Glance

• Aroma: Rich dark chocolate, bourbon vanilla, roasted coffee, and dried fig
• Palate: Full-bodied with waves of toffee, espresso, oak, and dark cherry
• Finish: Long, warming, with lingering molasses and toasted wood

This extraordinary release is available at Wines & Spirits SA Switzerland in strictly limited quantities. Serious collectors are encouraged to secure their bottle without delay. That once gone, the Bourbon County Moreno’s Liquors will not return to shelves.