2015 Four Roses Total Wine & More Single Barrel Selection 106.2 Proof 750ml

Harvested in November 2015, this 11-year-old single barrel offers a remarkable depth of flavor born from extended maturation. Delight in a complex tapestry of warm baking spices, rich caramel, and aged oak, culminating in a sophisticated and lingering finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A sophisticated bouquet of rich baking spices – prominent notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves – underpinned by sweet caramel and aged oak. Hints of dried dark fruits like fig and plum emerge, with a subtle floral whisper typical of Four Roses' high-rye mash bills.

Palate: A surprisingly velvety entrance, coating the palate with layers of butterscotch and vanilla bean. The rye spice quickly asserts itself, bringing a lively pepperiness and a touch of ginger, beautifully balanced by dark chocolate and roasted nut characteristics. The 11 years in the barrel have imparted a noticeable depth of oak, integrated seamlessly without being overpowering, offering notes of seasoned leather and pipe tobacco.

Finish: Long and warming, the finish lingers with sweet oak char and fading complex spice. A gentle sweetness of dried apricot and toasted marshmallow persists, leaving a clean yet memorable impression, hinting at a pleasant dryness from the extended maturation.