Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon

Product of: United States

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Four Roses Small Batch is typically blended from less than 30-35 barrels, only using 4 of the 10 Four Roses recipes with 50% of each of the two mash bills (OBSK, OESK, OBSO & OESO). Small batch is between 7 and 8 years old. (17 to 18 barrels are required to satisfy the target flavour profile.)

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 09/04/2015

Appearance:

Clear, golden amber.

Aroma:

Nutmeg, overripe banana and spicy oak with hints of soy sauce.

Taste:

Rich buttery and honeyed with popcorn, dried apples, Christmas spice, blackened fruitcake, vanilla and caramel.

Aftertaste:

Honeyed woody finish with black pepper and notes reminiscent of Worcestershire Sauce.

Overall:

Dry, spicy and complex.