Scottish Black Oil in a Bottle

Lately I have been on the search for the ultimate ale experience. I have tried some not so great beers and ales, some great ones, and a select few that are outstanding. Yes, I have new favorites, but that is always evolving with every tasting. This past tasting (tasting being the entire bottle) I found a gem from Scotland that is superb. Scotland you say? Don't they have beers with funk? Yes, they do. But here is one that goes beyond funk and creates what maybe the best beer in the world. This thing is other-worldly.

So, after looking at the 12 year, 16 year (which I already tried) and the special edition 30 year ales, I decided to spend the extra cash and go for the gold, the 30 that is. Harviestoun Ola Dubh 30yr ale. This is an incredible ale that is aged in Highland Park 30 year single malt Scotch casks. Ola Dubh translates as "black oil". That it is-viscous and dark. Wow! This ale truly evolves with every sip. Not only is it well integrated and smooth, but it boasts an incredible nose that evaporates into your brain. Like I said, it's not of this world. It has a nose of peat, chocolate, coffee and slightly sweet and bitter hops. It tastes the same, but more etherial. There is a long lasting finish of peat and hops. This maybe the best ale in the world.