Four Roses 9-Year 3-Month OESV Single Barrel (Brent Elliott Select, 62.6% ABV)
62.6% ABV
9 years 3 months
Bourbon
Four Roses
20% rye (OESV yeast strain)
Nose
Caramel, caramelized sugars, and oak forward. Prominent rye spice backbone with hints of dark fruit.
Palate
Huge burst of citrus on entry with bright, peppery rye spice hitting the front of the palate immediately. Rich, creamy mouthfeel with exceptional barrel coating. Transitions through baked apple and cinnamon into vanilla and caramel. Some tasters detected strawberry jam and marzipan notes.
Finish
Long citrus and caramel finish with lingering rye pepper that stays on the tip of the tongue. Never dries out despite the spice profile.
Overall Score
4.5 / 5
A vibrant, fruit-forward single barrel with delicious front-palate rye spice and a remarkably long, welcoming finish.
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Perfection
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