Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon (2014)

Nose: Sharp but sweet. Corn dominates. Dark sugar and even a brief breeze of smoke or was I dreaming? The corn has that honey feel but mostly it’s just corn. I think that the rye makes the heavy sharpness. Taste: Sweet caramel and dark sugar with nice maple syrup. Very full. Sweet vanilla starts to dominate. Spices fight with the sweet spots nicely in harmony. Finish: On the bitter side with dry peppery notes. I think it’s the rye influence. Hints of mint with oak. Surprisingly fast for a cask strength, still, good length. Balance: In good balance, nice characteristic bourbon. Very smooth cask strength.

Nose- Orange zest, dark fruits, vanilla custard, spearmint, caramel, toffee, maple syrup Palate- Maple candies, Wet oak, rye spices, orange zest, caramel Finish- Long, bold finish with notes of citrus and toffee A nice and bold, well rounded bourbon. Perfect balance of sweet and herbal on the palate and nose, with Four Roses signature emphasis on the Oak. It could be a tad more complex, but regardless, it’s still very enjoyable and I would never turn down a pour.

Roses Limited 2014 Nose- Vanilla and lots of it! Body- Vanilla turns to honey and oats. The sweet tea tannins are there in the background. Finish- Medium finish Note- While ranking a medium in complexity, this ranks very high in flavor. The sweet vanilla and honey are immediately present here and stay with you throughout. Enjoyed this with the 1068 pubcast crew on our annual Drinkfest 2018!

Drammers club pour. Great but not as good as mariage. Nose: Vanilla, Caramel, Maple Syrup, Lavender, Orange, Mint Chocolate, Walnuts, Raisins, Toasted Oak, Cinnamon, Nutmeg Palate: Vanilla, Caramel, Cherries, Cinnamon, Grass, Cloves, Mint, Oranges, Cashews, Dark Chocolate, Salted Toffee Finish: Oranges, Dark Chocolate, Cherries, Toffee, Walnuts, Almonds, Caramel, Raisins, Prunes

A surprising amount of dry wood on the nose. Sweet caramel, dry roasted peanuts, and some serious heat. The palate is full of sweet corn, more caramel, rye grain and warm tannins on the finish. After adding some water the nose gets some mint oil and the rye spices are unleashed. The alcohol masks the identity but don't worry a little water reveals all.

Rich nose. Leather, clove, baking spice, and buttered brown sugar. A hint of fruit as well. On the palate, feels thick and viscous. Deep flavors, the nose carries over, with heightened spice and the slightest perfume note, with sweet fruit at the end. Some woody bitterness at the end. Finish lingers. Really good pour. 3/15/18