Four Roses Small Batch Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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OVERVIEW: For someone looking for an expertly-crafted bourbon, Four Roses Small Batch Select is a 104-proof, non-chill-filtered bourbon that provides a rich depth of flavors and a closer-to-the-barrel experience. (Blend of 6 different house recipes: OBSV, OBSK, OBSF, OESV, OESK, and OESF; Aged 6-7 years; 104 Proof)

TASTING: NOSE – Raspberries, cloves & nutmeg; PALATE – Apricot, berries, vanilla & light oak; FINISH – Lingering spearmint with a light touch of cinnamon

CRITICAL ACCLAIM:

The limited-edition releases from Four Roses are always top-notch, but this bourbona permanently available addition to the lineupproves itself every bit the equal of its rarer brethren. Made with the distillerys F yeast strain, among others, it has a perfumed nose, with orange blossom, cedar chest, berries, spearmint, tobacco leaves, sassafras, licorice, and layers of earthy spice. The palate is consistent and deep, with flavors of cherry Coke, cough syrup, orange oil, leathery dark fruit, black pepper, chili flakes, and chocolate, shifting into a minty finish replete with pepper, cinnamon, dark chocolate, cooked berries, and roasted walnuts. Full, rich, and utterly satisfying. – 93 PTS, #3 in 2019 Top 20, WHISKY ADVOCATE (12/2019)