I have a long weekend ahead of me, so tonight is an opportunity for self care. For me, that includes a couple of things on my "to-do" list like touching up my nails and trying Four Roses Single Barrel Whiskey. I have been staring at this beautiful leather-bound and engraved bottle for months on my bar! This Single Barrel's nose began with a mellow ethanol nose and evolved into sumptuous caramel in ~10 minutes post-pour. Sips bring a suave, spiced heat that gets your attention, gives you a gentle tingle and says: "Gosh, I am indeed a bourbon." This dram maintains gentle charm with a soft, polite, apricot-pear finish. The mashbill notes eased up over the tasting session, which improved the experience for me. I would recommend letting this open up in your glass before drinking. While this is a very smooth bourbon neat, newer bourbon drinkers may prefer over a large rock. 8/10.