Four Roses
8.2

Four Roses

Single Barrel

ABV 43%

Lacking in dimension for a single barrel. Saved by the finish.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Four Roses

Brand

Single Barrel

Expression

Bourbon

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

43%

ABV

Kentucky

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Lightly nutty. Lightly winey. Some appetising sweetness.

Palate: Light. Very winey. Falls away in the middle.

Finish: Very sweet. Treacle toffee. Nice and lingering.

Comment: Lacking in dimension for a single barrel. Saved by the finish.

Score: 7.3

Jim Murray

Taster

Nose: Small grains to the fore with a lovely malt-rye interplay. Fittingly delicate and floral.

Palate: Much denser on the palate, in fact surprisingly heavy. Roasty, burnt raisins a hint of coffee and burnt fudge. Unbelievably chewy.

Finish: More of the same, though the fade out is slow and tantalising.

Comment: Unquestionably the best bottles sample from this distillery I've tasted yet.

Score: 9

8.2
Overall Score

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