Four Roses Small Batch Select Bourbon

Nose - vanilla, caramel, cherry, and some light floral notes Taste - oak spices and tannins, some rye spice, some mild sweetness Finish - dry and slightly bitter, fades quickly, slight burn

Oooh, this is so close to being as good as the Four Roses Single Barrel in terms of quality. Don't get me wrong, it's damn good - but the price is a little more than the single barrel and the taste is just a smidge less enjoyable. Taste is subjective - but in my opinion the single barrel is just a little bit better. There is a chocolate nose, but also a good bit of vanilla. I don't get any peppermint as the professional taster describes, but I do get caramel notes. The flavor is just complex enough to make you want to take another sip to try and figure it out. It's a heavier flavor than the Willlet I am also sampling, but I find it more enjoyable. Honestly, I am beginning to think that anything Four Roses does is a good bourbon. This is a great bourbon, but I still think that the single barrel is my personal favorite. That is no fault of this whiskey, just personal preference. Rest assured that you can buy this one knowing that is will be an enjoyable drink.

Rich and full bodied. Long finish. Love!

Floral, vanilla, caramel