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Four Roses Yellow Label 80 Proof
80 proof NAS Bourbon Four Roses Lawrenceburg, KY $20–$25
Nose

Floral and lightly spiced character.

Palate

The 80 proof entry-level expression finds the ginger ale's carbonation and natural spice drowning out much of the spirit's delicate character.

Finish

Minimal bourbon character; reads more as flavored soda than a spirit-forward drink.

Mediocre
Delicate floral and spice notes are overwhelmed by the mixer, resulting in a soda-like highball rather than a whiskey-driven one.
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Tasted on Episode 291 Bourbon Highball Challenge