I had the Four Roses Single Barrel 2012, a limited edition barrel
strength bourbon served neat with a glass of ice on the side. This
high rye bourbon (about 30%) comes in the same bottle as its
readily available cousin, but at about 110 proof it is a different
animal. I was surprised at how manageable the heat was with the
initial sip. There is a huge taste of maple brown sugar but also some
lighter stuff going on, maybe nutmeg and honey. I added two small
ice cubes about halfway through my glass to see what a little water
would do but for me, this is a bourbon that can be sipped neat, if
it can be found. This was a big, delicious bourbon that more than
satisfied its $8 price tag.
“In addition to a number of classic
whiskey labels, the Dundee Dell
features the coveted Pappy Van
Winkle line of wheated bourbons.”
“There is plenty of value to be found
when shopping retail for a bottle.
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