Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon

Review Date: July 14, 2009
Category Info: Whiskey / Whisky :: Bourbon
Distilled From: Bourbon Mash
Retail Price: $$$$ ($40-$50)
Bottle Size: 750 ml Bottle
Brewer / Distiller: Four Roses
Age: minimum 7 years
Strength: 45%
Origin: United States - Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

Tasting Notes:

Very orange amber color.
The nose of this has very big citrus / fruity rye notes and subtle rye spice along with some mellow oaky vanilla character.
On the palate this is extremely spicy and fruity. The very high rye content is quite evident. I would say that this bourbon will be very love/hate for people, dependent on their taste for rye. The flavors are powerful and complex. Big rye spice mixes with a subtle menthol / mint note and some heavy oak character.
Well made.