Four Roses Bourbon

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 19 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Gentle, but quite evocative. Dessert apples. Raisin cookies. Sweet but appetising. Palate Light in body and flavour, but with some delicacy and complexity. Vanilla. Honey. Spicy. Finish Fruity flavours reminiscent of orange flower water. Drying somewhat with a hint of char. Comment Even the colour is pale. This is a very gentle introduction to bourbon, but with all the elements.

Dave Broom Nose High-toned, crisp and citric: lemon, lime and tangerine peel with a hint of mintiness. Palate Zesty. Lemon, honey and spice. Nice rye balance towards the finish. Finish Touch of light woodiness getting oily as rye shows its hand. Comment Very well-balanced. The uptown sophisticate, a discreetly charming member of the bourgeoisie.