Four Roses Small Batch Select Bourbon

Heat sipping neat. Few drops of water/ice opens it up

Caramel, brown sugar, vanilla

Don’t get me wrong this is a great addition to the four roses lineup and higher proof NCF is great also. Really like this bourbon, however it’s not great which would equate to a higher rating. Not near as floral as other offerings, (neat in Glen cairn ) get a faint cherry, dark chocolate, typical Carmel/ brown sugar notes. Palate the chocolate comes through w brown sugar & dark fruit notes and the mint (spearmint) really comes through on finish. I like it a lot just don’t love it. Will def buy and will be toss up between this and single barrel. Thinking this might come through better on a colder fall/winter night?

Rum raisin and sweet corn on the nose. Sweet and smooth on the front of the palate with cinnamon heat finish. Fantastic, balanced, delicious!

This might just be my new favorite! Perfectly smooth and sweet with chocolate, cinnamon, and vanilla on the nose and palate (almost reminiscent of Mexican hot chocolate). Absolutely worth the price and excited this one is being added to the four roses permanent rotation!

In my experience: All “FourRoses” are great mixed and served as a cocktails, but this particular one is best “STRAIGHT” from the freezer to a “sniffer” and enjoyed neat. The odor is pleasant and light. Don’t be fooled into thinking the taste will be nothing noteworthy!!! This brand of bourbon will not “blow-out” your tastebuds leaving your mouth numb and tongue burning. The first sip carries a little heat and comes with a playful bite of citrus which immediately awakens the senses. Orange zest and citrus rapidly give way to new discernible flavors such as toasted nuttiness wrapped with subtle notes of smoky vanilla complimented/enhanced by various cloves and spices. This bourbon is layered with rich, warm flavors and finishes very smooth with no noticeable lingering aftertaste. Yes, this makes wonderful Whiskey Sours, but the flavors and their transformations are often lost in the Sour Mix.

smooth but you still feel warm when it goes down