Review #45; Bourbon #27: Four Roses 130th Anniversary Edition

Background: This is a limited edition release from 4Roses. It is a blend of 4 of their mashbills;

10 Year OBSV

13 Year OBSF

14 Year OESV

And 16 Year OESK

ABV: 54.2%

Some local friends and I split this bottle between so we could try it.

Nose: Very sweet fruits, honey, berrys, rye spice, green apple, vanilla,

Palate: Thick, oily well balanced. Green apple, honey, vanilla, burnt sugar, rye and oak. Well balanced not too hot.

Finish: Long, rye spice, green apple, oak and creamy vanilla that lingers.

Of the bourbons I have reviewed this is my favorite at this point. It is different from all the others, very fruity and sweet while still having enough of that 4Roses rye spice I like. Perfectly balanced and complex, I would buy a bottle at retail if I could.

Rating: 9/10

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