I’ve tasted this one before but it bears repeating because it’s just so damn good. Bourbon was my gateway into the world of whiskey and not long after I began exploring bottles I first tried Four Roses Single Barrel. That bottle is now gone through the great liver in the sky, but has since been replaced, and friends, tonight’s sampling is just as good as I remember it being the first time I tried it all those years ago. Nose starts off soft. Palate is chewy, with rich caramel, butterscotch, and cherry notes. While Four Roses uses a high rye in their mashbill, it’s not overly spicy, which is what I tend to prefer in bourbon. You got a bite at the end from the proof and the tannins from the barrel but then it just sits with you for oh so long and warms your soul. Friends, this is a magnificent bourbon and I can not recommend it highly enough. Don’t hesitate to snatch this one off the shelf if you see it. Cheers!