Four Roses Single Barrel (Barrel #19-6J)

After a false start several years back it’s a pleasure to finally see Four Roses Single Barrel available here in the U.S. This whiskey is nicely balanced with a teasing subtleness to it. I particularly enjoy its delicately honeyed floral crisply spicy aroma with underlying notes of vanilla cream and candied fruit. These flavors follow through on the palate initially with honey-laced fruit caramel and soft vanilla notes leading to a dry spiciness (mint cinnamon) and refined oak. It finishes crisp and pleasingly dry. None of the flavors are dominant and bottling it at 50% is a bonus.