Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon

Nothing distinctive, except it sort of burns longer than most.

I like this

A little odd after taste but the sweetness was great. Sad the bottle is done and will buy another!

Of everything tried, Four Roses is one of the top contenders for what I’d call “the quintessential bourbon.” At least in terms of profile. This is a great distillery that often gets overlooked despite its quality and exceptional value. Nose: Brown sugar, vanilla, caramel, and Gala apple. Butterscotch with the slightest hint of cherry and leather. Milk chocolate and cocoa. Black pepper, clove, nutmeg, and oak. Palate: Dried apricot and ginger. Gala apple and golden raisin. Fudge, milk chocolate, caramel, and vanilla. Cherry and leather. Pistachio, walnut, and almond. A touch of brown sugar. Cinnamon, black pepper, clove, nutmeg, and oak spice provide some decent heat. Finish: Gala apple, vanilla, and caramel. Cocoa, black tea, and pipe tobacco. Dried apricot. Sawdust. Black pepper, clove, nutmeg, and oak. Moderate length. Bourbon is well-represented with this one. A great balance of sweetness and spice. Solid nose, palate, and finish. And the kicker is the value. $32 for this gem. This is easily better than some of the bourbons that folks have been making runs at liquor stores—sometimes by the case. All while this sits on the shelf, being purchased at a steady rate. If your looking to mix it up and haven’t properly explored this one, I highly recommend this it. 4.25/5.