NEW FOUR ROSES “K&L EXCLUSIVE” SINGLE BARREL

My colleague David Othenin-Girard has just received in his latest cask of Four Roses, a 61.1% ABV whopper that should sell through quickly. Check out his notes below!

Four Roses “K&L Exclusive” Single Barrel OBSV (Aged 8 Years & 7 Months) Cask Strength Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)- $64.99 – Two decades ago Kentucky was struggling to stay in business. Today, nobody can keep up with demand and the Bourbon distilleries are producing at full blast. It’s true that we might not see the great old whiskies of yesteryear for some time, but that doesn’t negate the fact that absolutely stunning whiskey is coming out of Kentucky like never before. They are more focused on the quality their straight bourbons than ever and that zeal pays off down the road. It may very well be that back in January 2009 when Mr. Rutledge was distilling this very cask of whiskey, Kentucky’s fortunes had already obviously turned. Many decades of decline for the country’s most quintessential tipple would have obviously subsided and the Bluegrass state would have entered its current renaissance period. Things changed during this period for the consumer. No longer could ultra aged bourbons be procured without ordeal, but those same distilleries were still producing some of American history’s best whiskey day after day at facilities across Kentucky. Today we reap those benefits. This special bourbon distilled from the flagship V yeast strain and the extra high rye mash bill, is the perfect example of how special the production at this Lawrenceburg facility was during the period. A nose of incredible power and spice, bold notes of fresh mint and sweet stewed stone fruit, exotic honey and baking spice. The palate is bold and spice driven replacing the grace of a typical cask with intensity and power.