Before getting to Room 901, a relatively new whiskey bar in St. Petersburg (Florida), I hadn't found a bar that carries Four Roses' annual, coveted Limited Edition Small Batch. Happily, it was worth the wait and worth the search. This bourbon's signature characteristic is balance. It's not an extreme, hair-raising powerhouse, nor is it a light, simple pour. It has complexity, but it's not challenging and strange in its flavor profile. The nose introduces itself with peanut brittle before transitioning to a more classic profile of caramel, oak, and ripe pear. The palate proceeds differently, with citrus notes of orange and grapefruit, oak, burnt brown sugar, and maple syrup. It has a great, mouth-coating sensation. This limited edition concludes with a long, warming finish with nutty and oaky characteristics. In quality, it's not necessarily head and shoulders above the better Four Roses Private Selections that one can find around the country, but it's a matter of risk. If you purchase one of Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch versions, which are both expensive and rare (MSRP is $130 a bottle, and many liquor stores will slap a big markup on that price), you're getting the distillery's wisdom and a uniform flavor profile. If you opt for a store or bar pick, you're relying on one person's judgment, and hoping that your tastes are aligned. It's a tradeoff. Sometimes, Private Selections turn out to be spectacular bourbons that are better than any limited release from the distillery, which understandably is aiming at a more universally pleasing but less distinctive character, while, other times, you'll wind up with something that's just not for you. Don't hesitate to try this one if you're lucky enough to find it.