When a Russian Imperial Stout is aged in freshly dumped Real Spirits whiskey barrels, do illicit activities occur? The truth is, no one knows exactly what happens in the dark, behind the oaken walls. What we do know is that the remarkable co-mingling of two superpowers produces an ale that is layered with the subtleties of vanilla, coconut, oak, and dark chocolate. It is a bold expression only achieved through a synergistic relationship, developed over a long period of time. When you taste it, you are convinced, it must be nefarious. Better to have another round, just to be sure.