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The accolades of Four Roses Small Batch Select have been many over the past few years. Because of this, I expected a little more from it based on this, some of the reviews, and the fact that it's aged 6-7 years. Here are my brief thoughts.
Rating: 75
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Ratings breakdown based on a 100 point scale.
- 90-100 Exceptional
- 80-89 Very Good
- 70-79 Average
- 60-69 Below Average
- 50-60 Drain Pour
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Detailed Tasting Notes
Nose Review - Rating: 75
Very mild cinnamon spice aroma. Initially, there's not much on the nose other than that note and mild ethanol and spiciness.
Palate Review - Rating: 75
Four Roses Small Batch Select has a nice proof level at 104, but the flavor lacks. Black pepper, oak, and spice. Very little complexity. No viscosity.
Finish Review - Rating: 77
The finish's flavor is one-dimensional. However, its length is good; medium length, radiating, and warm going down.
Uniqueness Review - Rating: 75
There is nothing unique about Four Roses Small Batch Select.
Value Review - Rating: 75
Average
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Smell IS taste. I am just a guy who has been hit with the bourbon bug and who has come to the conclusion that life is too short to drink average tasting bourbons. Go Gators!
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