Boxing Day Advent beer catch up

Christmas is over, but the Advent beer still lingers. I'm drinking the 12 oz bottle of Goose Island brewing's Bourbon County imperial stout, 13% abv aged in bourbon barrels.

Slightly sweet aroma with some roast and solid notes of bourbon and alcohol.

No head at all, and very light carbonation -- it would be better with more of both.

Strong alcohol flavor and warmth, malty sweet and quite sticky. Not much in the way of hops.

Mouthfeel is thick and rich, with a sticky finish and a bit of lingering alcohol warmth.

A decent beer, and as much as I like over-the-top beers, I'd prefer it if this one was a bit more refined and balanced. Even just a bit more carbonation would help lighten it up and improve it quite a bit.

Drinkable, but not a favorite.

Happy Boxing Day to all the Canadians out there...