WhiskeyMike901
Four Roses Yellow Label Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
October 4, 2018 (edited February 9, 2019)
Four Roses Yellow is the entry level expression in the FR line, and it shows.
Enjoyed neat in a Glencairn. Nose is lightly sweet, with some vanilla and bright citrus poking through. Palate starts lightly sweet also with more vanilla notes being overpowered by ethanol. Light and short spiciness. Finish is short and underwhelming, some barrel wood comes in but needs more. Just very underwhelming and uninspired.
Overall not too bad for under $20. Would make a good cheap mixer but as a sipper spend another $10 gets you a much nicer pour, or better yet another $3 gets you Wild Turkey 101 which clobbers this one in flavor. And if you really just need a mixer, Evan Williams Black or 1783 is better and cheaper. If you really want to experience the goodness of Four Roses please step up to the small batch variety or single barrel. It’s a night and day quality difference in that and their yellow label. Cheers!
20.0
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Bottle
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