150: Celebrating a Milestone with Four Roses Limited Edition Bourbon

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We’re celebrating 150 episodes of the Bourbon Lens with some very special bourbons. We appreciate each and every one of our supporters, listeners, fans, and friends. Without you, we wouldn’t have the drive to continue producing the bourbon and whiskey content that we do. Cheers to you! And here’s to 150 more!

In this episode, Jake and Scott have a blind lineup of the last 3 Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch releases. Which will come out on top? Which year is your favorite?

Our 3 Glasses contain:

• Red - 2020
• Green - 2021
• Yellow - 2019

Scott's Ranking:

1. 2019 (Yellow)
2. 2021 (Green)
3. 2020 (Red)

Jake's Ranking:

1. 2021 (Green)
2. 2019 (Yellow)
3. 2020 (Red)

Details on Batches:

• 2019 (aka Yellow)
  • Non-chill filtered and bottled at a 112.6 proof, the 2019 Limited Edition Small Batch marks the first Four Roses limited-quantity bottling to feature a 21-year-old Bourbon which is from the distillery’s OBSV recipe. This release will also feature a 15-year-old OESK, 15-year-old OESV and 11-year-old OESV.
  • NOSE - Elegant aromas of oak, honey, red raspberries and vanilla.
  • PALATE - Bright, sweet fruits, cinnamon, baking spices, and mellow barrel flavors.
  • FINISH - Rich, soft and lasting finish.
• 2020 (aka Red)
  • Non-chill filtered and bottled at a 111.4 proof, the 2020 Limited Edition Small Batch features a 12-year-old Bourbon from the OBSV recipe, a 12-year-old OESV, a 19-year-old OBSK and a 16-year-old OESK.
  • NOSE - Apple, Orange Peel, Honey & Vanilla
  • PALATE - Apricot, Pear, Hints of Red Berries
  • FINISH - Rye Spice, Light Oak, Refreshing Fruit
• 2021 (aka Green)
  • Non-chill filtered and bottled at a 114.2 proof, the 2021 Limited Edition Small Batch features a 16-year-old Bourbon from the OBSV recipe, a 14-year-old OBSQ, a 12-year-old OESK, and a 16-year-old OESV.
  • NOSE -Ripe Berries, Light Floral, Rich Warm Oak
  • PALATE - Plum, Orange Peel, Delicate Spice
  • FINISH -Vanilla Cream, Dark Chocolate

Show Links:

• Four Roses Limited Edition Bourbons
• Four Roses Bourbon | Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey
• Four Roses Virtual Tour
• The Remarkable Resurrection and Unique Nature of Four Roses Bourbon
• The Best New Whiskeys To Seek Out This Month
• Price, where to buy Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch

2021 Image Credit - Four Roses Distillery

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