Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon (2015)

The nose on this is delicate and surrounded by a big cloud of alcohol. You've gotta be patient and sift through the ethanol fumes to see what's there, and it isn't much: dry oak, corn syrup, red apple skins, and rye grist. All of it in minuscule amounts. The palate is more giving. Rich sweetness and amped fruit flavors from the alcohol. The finish rings your tongue for saliva with generous spices and dry tannins. Adding water doesn't help the nose much but makes for a more luscious mid-palate. The sweetness is more akin to peach juice and honey. The texture becomes more silken before the tannins ride in again at the end. A sweeter side to Four Roses to be sure. Glad I tried this, but it's not a bottle I'd chase.

Just average, single barrel is better

Love the spice on the lips. Smooth slow burn. Very warm. Pretty bold. 9.5