Bourbon/Rye Review #9: Four Roses OESV Lunds & Byerlys

Four Roses - 9 years - Bourbon - 75C/20R/5M - Sample ($65)  - 56.6%

My last review was the OESV, which is the E Mashbill (20% rye) and the "V" yeast, which is the "Light Fruit" yeast. 

Color - Caramel 

Nose - Caramel, apples, creme brule sugar, butter scotch

Taste - Apples, caramel, cherry

Mouthfeel - Slightly thin

Finish - Some red fruit, pepper, butterscotch, rye spice

Finish Length - Medium

Overall - 5/7 - This is much better than I thought it would be it would be.  Not heavy, but not light.  Some bright red fruit balanced with caramel.  I would for sure look out for this guy again.  

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Rating system is price influenced as it is based on my shopping decisions when buying a bottle.

7 Best in Show

6 Worthy of consistent spot in my collection

5 Worth picking up a bottle at MSRP

4 I might order at a bar

3 I would drink it happily if offered

2 Whiskey on the rocks

1 Flawed/astringent - I won't be drinking it again