Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon (2014)

A lovely whiskey. Tastes like it should cost twice as much, but glad it doesn't. I'll come back to it for the depth, leather and sweet finish.

Nose: Sharp but sweet. Corn dominates. Dark sugar and even a brief breeze of smoke or was I dreaming? The corn has that honey feel but mostly it’s just corn. I think that the rye makes the heavy sharpness. Taste: Sweet caramel and dark sugar with nice maple syrup. Very full. Sweet vanilla starts to dominate. Spices fight with the sweet spots nicely in harmony. Finish: On the bitter side with dry peppery notes. I think it’s the rye influence. Hints of mint with oak. Surprisingly fast for a cask strength, still, good length. Balance: In good balance, nice characteristic bourbon. Very smooth cask strength.

Flavorless. No spice. Very little taste. Very little sing.

Very sweet...a tad astringent but very vanilla as well