Four Roses Private Selection Single Barrel Barrel Strength Bourbon (OESV)

Lunds & Byerlys 9yr 11 month pick, whse LE, barrel 65-2D: cherry, termeric, astingent oak. Just okay

Lynwood Liquors. 10 Years, 7 Months.

Wow chocolate and daek fruit notes. So smooth, finish lingers. Wish i could find this one!

Rating: 4.05/5 (9 Year, 9 month. 114.8 proof) Nose: Fresh fruity nose with some floral notes. Strawberry, apricot, cool mint, faint oak. Palate: Fresh strawberry and apricot follow through on the palate. Vanilla, rye spice, brown sugar, and a floral sweetness make this a really nice sipping experience. Finish: Red berries, brown sugar, and oak spice close this one out. Finish is lasting and rich. Overall: Perfect amount of sweet and spice with this one. Really great balance and body. It's a great example of Four Roses fruitiness and it's just delicious. Only knock I can give it would be the pricing ($90) of these barrel strength offerings.

Received a sample in trade. Glass: Glencairn, rested 15 minutes. Color: Medium amber. Nose: Bread with some nuts and fruit. Palate: Baking spice and cinnamon. Finish: Long and warm. Splash: No new flavors are revealed, but spice and cinnamon give way to nuts again. Overall: 7/10 - a bit too spicy to be a daily drinker, but probably good in cocktails.