Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon

Recently, I purchased a Four Roses Single Barrel tasting kit that included all ten of their recipes. And ( Spoiler Alert ) I discovered that I don't like any of them quite as much as the Single Barrel selection they've had out on market for some time which we now know as OBSV 100 proof. That said, I also discovered that my review and tasting notes on this bourbon was from ages ago. So I decided to re-write this and re-review one of ( if not THE ) best bourbons under $50. Sweet and tart cherries swimming in simple syrup kick off this nose with a bright, vibrant and sweet character. Dark chocolate and honey roasted peanuts push deep here just as tannic oak makes its appearance. Overall, the nose is exceptionally well balanced. The palate starts off with salted caramel, milk chocolate and a very distinct tart cherry mingled with tannic oak and leather characteristics mid taste. Just the tiniest hit of baking spices dances across your tongue and sets you up for the finish. The finish keeps that tart cherry in the background, significantly more noticeable if you breathe through your mouth. Tannic oak with leather and bittersweet dark chocolate do dry up the finish, but don't allow the sweet and tart characteristics of the bourbon fade away. This is such a fantastic example of what a truly good Single Barrel bourbon is. I'm glad that it is so affordable and readily available. This has been a staple on my liquor shelf for years and if you've not yet tried some, I strongly suggest getting a bottle for yourself to give it a shot.

Apricot, Apricot, with a touch of oak, vanilla, cinnamon, slight hint of generic spice from the rye.

Souvenir des States. Foutue belle surprise! Attaque de cerises confites a la tonne. Notes de toffey, cacao et caramel. Le bois est excessivement long en bouche et la sucrosité est vraiment bien balancée. Cest a la.fois gourmand et distingué. Rapport qualite prix de malade!

A rich, Straight Bourbon Whiskey by Four Roses Distillery in Kentucky. It has a fresh birth with notes of malt-rye, fruit, nut & wine; while a rich & full life adds notes of caramel, vanilla, raisins, a hint of a charred oak & coffee; that led to a long & rich death with notes of spice. June / September 2019 / August 2022