The Basics: 

Four Roses Distillery

Green’s Farm Spirit Shop, Westport, CT

110 Proof NCF

9 Year 4 Month OBSO

$85 MSRP

Nose:

Toasted marshmallow, red Jolly Rancher, Fruit Stripe gum, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Palate: 

Peaches in cream, baked apples, pie crust, charred oak, and pumpkin pie spice.

Finish:

Medium-long finish with charred peaches, cinnamon, and meringue.

Final Thoughts:

Four Roses Private Selections are the barrel strength offerings of one of the ten possible mash bill and yeast strain combinations. This particular single barrel picked by Green’s Farm Spirit Shop in Westport, CT is a 9 year 4 month OBSO, which represents the high-rye mash bill and the rich fruit yeast strain. The nose opens with rich fruit like Jolly Rancher candy supported by a dose of cinnamon and nutmeg coming from the high-rye distillate. On the palate the bright fruit notes turn more dessert like with baked apples, peaches, and a good amount of charred oak. The whiskey finishes with more charred peaches and a touch of meringue. Overall this is a fantastic single barrel pick with a bit of spice, fruit, sweetness, and rich oak. The whiskey hits on each part of your palate, making it a great one to continually revisit to see what new flavors you identify.