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Four Roses Single Barrel

1/1/2019

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Four Roses Single Barrel
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distill and Aged by Four Roses Distillery LLC, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

Warehouse Number PN; Barrel No 10-5U

Score Card

Shelf: Top
Price Range:  $50 

Proof:   100 proof
Age:     No age given. Best guess is 8 to 10  years
67.5% corn, 27.5% rye, 5% malted barley
Color:  Reddish Amber
 Nose: A delicate sweet corn fragrance with crisp rye edges and light notes of caramel, apricot and oak.
 Taste:   Warm and pleasing on the palette.  The whiskey washes across the mouth with aged soft oak taking the lead and begins to rise as the rye takes over and heats up.  On the front of the tongue the oak is most prevalent.  Hold it a bit on the tongue and bourbon evolves into a satin syrup as the corn smooths out the heat of the 100 proof followed by a   a long pleasing finish.   
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Value:  You get what you pay for -- excellence 

Score:  93
Cut to the Chase:    You need to own a bottle of   Four Roses Single Barrel

 

Bourbon Notes

Bourbon Notes:  What was once a bottom shelf label in the 1970’s has turned into an industry leader with their many outstanding offerings.  They have created a terrific bourbon throughout their entire line with the Four Roses Single Barrel as the cream of the crop.  Only Four Roses Barrel Strength challenges this single barrel whiskey at nearly twice the price.  It’s easy for Four Roses Single Barrel to quickly become your go-to bourbon.  Between my own use and sharing with friends, my bottle quickly disappeared and I’m looking forward to trying a different barrel.  Also kudos to Four Roses for hand writing the Warehouse and the Barrel Number.  The more information the better.  I like the PN warehouse.
 
 Four Roses Single Barrel is a must have in your bar.  This beats all the other bourbons in this price range and is usually the favorite at my tastings.  There is nothing like a single barrel for quality and flavor, and Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon stands out consistently.   You won’t be disappointed.   If you are, please let me know. 
 
PS  I just finished off this bottle. We held a small wake for it.  I’m going to really miss this one.  I’m looking for another  bottle from the PN Warehouse.  The hunt is on.

UPDATE:   As reviewed   elsewhere on Bourbon Notes,  Four Roses has released Four Roses  Small Batch Select,  which  is now, in my opinion, the cream of the Four Roses crop.   This  does not in any  way diminish the outstanding Four Roses Single Barrel bourbon.    They are both outstanding bourbons and you should own each one of them.    Each bourbon has something special to offer.   

Reviewed by:    Jack Epps, Jr.
 
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