Bourbon review #21: Four Roses SMBLE 2017

Four Roses - NAS- Bourbon - 75C20R5M - Sample ($70)  - 54.3%

Color - Dark Amber

Nose - Cherry, spice, sweetness, molasses 

Taste - Cherry, honey, vanilla

Mouthfeel -  Light

Finish -  Savory spice, cherry, honey

Finish Length - Medium 

Overall - 3.5/7 - This is an alright release but nothing memorable.  There is nothing wrong but nothing right with this release.  It isn't interesting but enjoyable.

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