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Four Roses Small Batch Select

spicy malty
3.6
(10)€61United States, Kentucky, Bourbon

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Master Distiller Brent Elliott handpicked six of Four Roses' ten proprietary recipes to create this 104-proof bourbon. The rare F yeast strain makes up thirty percent of the blend. Creating candied fruit notes rarely found in their other expressions. Each recipe aged at least six years before Elliott mingled them at the distillery in Lawrenceburg. The result tastes of apple, cherry, and berries with warm spice from the K yeast batches. Non-chill filtered, it delivers a closer-to-the-barrel experience. Brown sugar and caramel emerge alongside black pepper and cinnamon. Pour it neat to taste the full complexity.

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About the distillery

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Four Roses

The Four Roses distillery, located in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, has a rich history of producing bourbon whiskies. Four Roses crafts their whiskies using a unique combination of two mash bills and five yeast strains, resulting in a variety of flavour profiles. Their whiskies often exhibit notes of caramel, vanilla, spice, and fruit, with a smooth and well-balanced finish. An interesting fact about Four Roses is that it was the only distillery allowed to continue producing bourbon for domestic consumption during the Prohibition era, making it a significant player in American whiskey history.

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About the Four Roses Small Batch Select

Four Roses Small Batch Select is a bourbon from the Four Roses distillery in Kentucky, United States. This 104-proof expression marks the first permanent addition to their portfolio since 2006. It sits above the standard Small Batch in both proof and recipe selection. Master Distiller Brent Elliott carefully selected six of the distillery's ten signature recipes. OBSV, OBSK, OBSF, OESV, OESK, and OESF each aged between six and seven years before blending. The distinctive character comes from the F yeast strain. It comprises thirty percent of the blend and creates unique candied fruit flavours. Apple and cherry notes dominate the palate. Berries, caramel, and brown sugar follow close behind. Black pepper and cinnamon provide spice. Dark chocolate and honey add depth. Clove and allspice appear in quieter moments. The non-chill filtered process preserves oils. It creates a richer mouthfeel than standard filtering would allow. Grapefruit and citrus brightness lift the nose. Floral hints and fresh fruit keep the profile lively. Corn sweetness anchors the bourbon base. Ginger warmth builds through the finish alongside toasted oak character. Coconut and rye spice notes add further layers for patient sippers. The 52% ABV gives the bourbon real weight and presence. Four Roses Small Batch Select drinks best neat. It rewards slow sipping and careful attention to how all six recipes interact on the palate. The complex interplay of fruit and spice develops fully at room temperature. The higher proof carries flavours without overwhelming. It suits newcomers to the distillery and seasoned whisky drinkers alike.