Bourbon/Rye Review #19: Four Roses PS OESQ, 52.4%, 10yrs 7mos (Merwyns store pick)

Four Roses - 10 Years- Bourbon - 75C/20R/5M- Sample ($70)  - 52.4%

The OESQ is their low rye mash with their floral yeast

Color - Caramel

Nose - Pears, vanilla, spice, fabric softener 

Taste - Toffee, spice

Mouthfeel -  Medium

Finish - Spice, cinnamon 

Finish Length - Medium

Overall - 3/7 -

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