Four Roses Small Batch 2024 Release

Four Roses Small Batch 2024 Release, 12 YO, 54.1%

Here is the 2024 edition of this annual series from our Roses. A mix of 12 to 20 YO bourbon. The recipes used are OBSV, OESF and OESK (see product page), and here is how they label these recipes:

• OBSV: Recipe 01; delicate fruit and rye

• OESF: Recipe 10; light grain and mint

• OESK: Recipe 07; baking spice

The first letter is always O, designating production at Four Roses Distillery. The second letter designates mashbill, B (60% corn, 35% rye, 5% barley) or E (75% corn, 20% rye, 5% barley). The third letter is always S designating straight whisky. The fourth letter designates one of five strains of yeast; V (delicate fruit), K (slight spice), O (rich fruit), Q (floral essence) and F (herbal notes).

The Four Roses Small Batch 2024 Release will be available to buy in a few days in Norway, at NOK 2398 (18735101).

Nose: Rich and inviting, with layers of caramel and vanilla intertwined with hints of apples and tropical fruits. A subtle polish-like note adds an intriguing sharpness, while a gentle minty touch.

Taste: Full-bodied and bold, leaning towards the perfumy and floral side. A touch of polish-like sharpness gives it an intense and "high-pitched" character, balanced by underlying sweetness.

Finish: Long and evolving, with caramel deepening into maple syrup. Toasted oak lingers, adding warmth and a hint of dryness.

Comment: Unique and expressive.

Score 88/100

Slàinte!
-Thomas