There are all the great oak barrel characteristics, without that saturation point where it actually turns experience many find later on in a Booker's Country Ham where things take on that salted, oily roast meat character other in waves on subsequent sips; lovely undulations that give fairly straightforward flavors a unique character Rating: 4/5 The nose on this was incredibly complex and fun.

The unique character of this 2023 offering results from its being produced with malted rye in the recipe The punchy oak characteristics make this feel like a young whiskey, for those who have tasted some craft TL;DR: Creamy custard and prevalent oak show up on a deep, fun whiskey Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want

According to the Four Roses Website, "OESQ is known for its balanced and complex character, often noted A hint of damp lavender and a gentle musty characteristic reminds me of potting soil after a summer's TL;DR: a timeless taste that evolved with every moment Rating:  4.5/5 ( Really good. As a result, I did not rate it a 5 due to its long-term potential.

TL;DR: Undeniably good bourbon, full of boldness, balance, and ultra-age character Rating: 5/5 (Just

Even more rare... is an open bottle. Rating: 4/5 While this release certainly does something really unique, I'm not sure if I wanted it to

This is the same mash bill used in the flagship Buffalo Trace, Colonel Taylor, Eagle Rare, and Benchmark

TL;DR: Sweet, punchy bourbon with its own character unlike any other Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want

Rating: 5/5 Wow, that one started slow but really came into its own by the end. I personally prefer some of the sweeter tones that tend to be more rare in these barrels, though some

Let's dive in and find out what each of these cryptic characters represents.

A bit bland without much character. Bubblegum abounds on the palate now. Rating: 3/5 Wheel Horse Bourbon Review Nose: Much more mellow with creamy caramel, level oak and plum Rating: 4/5 Final Ranking: Bourbon > Rye for both of us!

author, describes Four Roses "as a story filled with adventure and romance, with a cast of colorful characters TL;DR: a bottle worthy of a place in the ecosystem of whiskey-sipping appreciation Rating: 4/5 (Really

You might be surprised by the rating below. The saving grace at the bottom of the glass are some marshmallow characteristics that can't be argued Subsequent sips are medicinal in character, with cherry cough syrup coming across as tannic and sharp finish is medium in duration at the end of the glass, offering hints of graham cracker and bland paper characteristics TL;DR: This is an upset stomach in a bottle; gas station sushi at Michelin pricing Rating:  2/5 ( Poor