Four Roses 120th Anniversary Edition Bourbon

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alc./vol:
55.5%

Proof:
111°

Vintage:
Non-vintage

Aged:
No age statement

Product of: Product of United States United States

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A limited edition, cask strength, non-chill filtered Single Barrel Bourbon released in 2008 to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Four Roses brand. Made using Four Roses' OBSK recipe and aged for 12 years in warehouse JW, barrel No. 7-1M.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 01/04/2012

Appearance

(bottle No. 1181/2238) Clear, golden amber with bright golden highlights.

Aroma

Dried/candied fruit, nutmeg, maraschino cherry and toffee-apple nose with boat varnish, cigar box woodiness and a touch of clove spice.

Taste

(diluted to approx. 43% alc./vol.) Oaky lime zest palate, yet with rounding maple syrup, vanilla sweetness. Faint note of cigar smoke.

Aftertaste

Carmel, lightly spiced biscuit and faint jam finish with burnt toffee and lingering smokiness.

Further product information

Closure: Natural cork stopper

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