Spiteful Absinthe Barrel-Aged Klutzy Buffoon

22 oz. bottle, no apparent bottled on date present. "Klutzy Buffoon Saison Was Aged In Letherbee Absinthe Barrels From 12-4-14 to 1-5-15". 5.80% abv. I've had the version with cherries added, so see how this one goes. Poured into a clear balloon snifter. A - Pours a fairly simple golden looking body, nothing out of the ordinary, with about a finger of soapy white head. Some scattered spotty lacing left behind. S - The aroma is a huge licorice / anise / absinthe bomb. Don't expect to find any semblance of beer in the aroma. Slightly musty. Interesting. T - The taste is again mostly all licorice / anise / absinthe. Very herbal and liquor-ish tasting, though the yeastiness of the base beer does creep through on the finish. Fruity in perhaps a berryish sort of way. Slightly spicy on the finish. M - The feel is crisp, smooth, & clean. Slightly thick and on the heavier side of medium-bodied though. Not quenching or easy-drinking. Dry on the finish. Overall, a unique and interesting brew, to be sure, but not something I would seek out again. Definitely interesting to see further use of Absinthe barrels from Spiteful. I am giving it the 4 mostly for creativity, and not for drinkability. Spiteful Brewing Absinthe Barrel Aged Klutzy Buffoon Saison -----4/5.