Nose: Sweet, fragrant, almost like ROSES, for a bib strength offering the FRSB is pleasant and devoid of harsh alcohol tones so often present in less refined drams. One of the best noses on a bourbon available off the shelf. Palate: Up front I get spice and a nice variation of mid-range sugars, not too dark or earthy, very smooth with just hints of leathers and soft floras, incredibly refined and well balanced and with just enough tangy sweetness. This goes down very smooth and warm, the accustomed harshness of so many high proof but lesser quality whiskies is just not there. Finish: Smooth, low or even no heat the delicate floral balance dissipates as evenly as it appeared. If I had to knock this top shelf product it might be in the overall smoothness not presenting as much complexity as I might like, but then that is also a side effect of an incredible level of balance as well. Also the hint of barrel oak really doesn't stand out much but again points back to the balance of even handed properties of a well crafted distillate. The darker, danker sugars are replaced with a lighter fragrant array of sweetness. and lack of any burn on the finish leaving that bit of rye spice notes on the tongue, there's just a lot to like about FRSB and not much at all to complain about. The beautifully rounded 4 sided bottle with embossed Four Roses logo and wood topped stopper perfectly accompany the contents. Wither you want a quick easy straight drinker or the base for a 5-star hotel Derby, Toddy or Old Fashioned, the choice of Four Roses Single Barrel will not steer wrong.