Firestone Walker Parabola No. 17 (2025 Release)

Firestone Walker – Parabola No. 17 (2025)
Parabola No. 17 is the 2025 vintage of Firestone Walker’s legendary barrel-aged imperial stout. Aged for a year in premium bourbon barrels, this release continues the tradition of deep complexity, intense flavor, and refined balance. Known for its aging potential and cult following, Parabola No. 17 offers a bold yet elegant expression of oak, roast, and spirit warmth.

Tasting Notes:

• Aroma: Bourbon-soaked oak, dark chocolate, roasted coffee, vanilla, and molasses

• Flavor: Rich layers of cocoa, charred oak, dark caramel, espresso, and toasted coconut

• Mouthfeel: Full-bodied, velvety, and smooth with a warming bourbon presence

• Finish: Long and robust with lingering notes of dark roast, bittersweet chocolate, and barrel spice

• ABV: ~13–14% (ABV may vary slightly with each release)

• Cellaring Potential: Excellent—continues to evolve over several years