Four Roses Small Batch Select Bourbon

Enjoyable start nice finish

This is a very good, refined and balanced higher-proof bourbon, but one that lacks sufficient differentiating qualities from other bourbons in this proof range. Clear burnt orange. Nose: fruity chocolate covered cherries, some cocoa, creme brulee, barrel char, and a whiff of spearmint. Cinnamon and pepper on the back end. Smooth, easy sipper at 104 proof.

Nose: nutmeg, spearmint, vanilla Palate: Apricot, vanilla, slight oak Finish: Big spearmint, hint of cinnamon at end

This is one of the best bourbon that is available in Virginia right now. Nice complex flavor profile.