Bourbon County Brand Backyard Stout 2023 is an Imperial Stout by style. This barrel-aged stout was first aged in bourbon barrels for at least one year, and then finished and blended with mulberries, boysenberries and marionberries. Each addition of berry contributes its own distinct flavor profile, with some adding sweetness and others providing acidity and complexity. A taste of the past, this imperial stout is a balanced and nuanced play on fresh fruit, vanilla, and chocolate. This beer is 12.9% ABV. In this beer review, we will take a look at the color, smell, and taste.