Review #508; Bourbon #124: Four Roses PS OESQ 9yr 3 month “Bourbon Enthusiasts Selection”

This is a single barrel pick by the Bourbon Enthusiasts club. Four Roses, aged for 9 years and 9 months then bottled this OESQ recipe at cask strength.

I had this blind and then was revealed the bottle so keep that in mind while reading my notes.

ABV: 55.9%

Nose: Caramel, oak spice, toffee, tobacco leaf, dark chocolate,

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Vanilla, toffee, dark chocolate, black pepper, nuttiness,

Finish: Medium length finish. Warm, Oak spice, black pepper, nuttiness

Rating: 7/10

Guess: Nice oak structure, balanced sweetness, and some nutty funk, I think this is a knob creek SiB pick.

Reveal: Well this was a surprising but not an overall shock. This had a ton of savory notes, was complex and delicious. Four Roses Private Selects usually impress me and I am glad that this was able to do so even blind.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect