Four Roses Small Batch Select Bourbon

Four Roses Small Batch Select Proof: 104 Glass: Glencairn, rested 15 minutes. Nose: Fruity and floral. Sweet. Palate: Baking spice, vanilla. Not too sweet, not too spicy. Finish: Medium, warm but not hot. Splash: No new notes. Overall: 8/10 - a solid sipper, good enough to be a daily drinker. Reasonably priced and available everywhere. My favorite expression from Four Roses.

I really like it but it’s so similar to the regular Small Batch I can’t justify the fact it’s double the price. Little extra heat than the other variants if that is your preference.

Very smooth with good heat. Not overbearing with tasty notes

I’ve always enjoyed Four Roses: single barrel store picks are amazing, and the yellow label is one of the best cheap bourbons out there. Small batch and small batch select just don’t do it for me, however. This newer select bottle seems too overpowered by the OBSK and OESK recipes, which are pretty heavy on the spice. Nose: dust, oak, corn, subtle vegetal notes Taste: spice bomb with some light fruits here and there Finish: a little more fruity here, medium finish that’s still spicy