I detect an aroma only when first sniffing my nose becomes accustomed to the scent and I must afterwards rely on mouthnoseburp aroma. Nevertheless, an initial whiff led me to detect something dark, fruity and a touch medicinal. Im picking up some earthy hops in the full taste, with a nice lingering roasted malt bitterness and slightly tangy hops. I also get accents of black licorice(or maybe anise?), along with dark fruit, along with flavors reminiscent of chocolate and coffee. A bit of sweet and sourness from the lactose is detectable but not overbearing by any means. A gradual alcoholic warming becomes apparent about 1/3 down the pint. The mouth feel is fairly full, but actually maybe on the light side for a stout.

(beeradvocate.com)