Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon (2019)

Nose- Initial wave of herbal wildflowers; juicy raspberries; vanilla; aged oak; honey; cinnamon spice Palate- wave of sweet honey; bright red fruits; juicy fruit gum; aged oak; cinnamon; rich vanilla Finish- Long, creamy and drying finish; Light dusting of cinnamon; juicy fruit gum; aged, spicy oak) This lives up to the hype. Wow, best four roses release i’ve tried. From nose to finish, this is perfectly balanced with an explosion of aromas and flavors. The palate on this is to die for. The nose was a bit subdued initially, but after a couple minutes in the glass it opened up greatly. The nose is described perfectly on the bottle (raspberries, honey, aged oak) with additional notes of herbal wildflowers and cinnamon. You can taste the age in all the right ways. The palate is fantastic and the most shining aspect of this whiskey. The finish, as expected, is long, with a drying sensation on the tongue and creamy mouthfeel.

Spicy

First pour was of Belle Meade Honey which will skew this review. Very solid pour! Nice complex pallet, smooth, with a touch of spice. Mouth feel is a little bit on the thinner side. Would rate above 2018 GTS but below 2017 & 2019

Nose falls flat, almost off. Taste is has no sweet notes or spice, has a strong bitter note leading to a long finish. Little mouth feel/oil.

Mildly floral, less so that SiB. Sweet but not too sweet, mild spice, almost creamy that coats your mouth but not thick or heavy. Delicate. Warm.