Tonights offering is certainly sharp on the nose, seems high proof, at least 50% ABV. When I get past the alcohol, I do find some mint and some baking spice, but the proof is hard to miss for sure. The taste I get an initial hot spiciness (possibly from the proof), baking spice, and wood. On the taste is is certainly a proofy one - maybe over 60% ABV. I'm thinking rye because I'm not really getting any bourbon notes.
The finish is woody, it has a spicy tingle and some mint. This seems to be screaming rye, that's for sure. I added a dash of water and things didn't change much, so I added a little more water - and with that the taste did get sweeter and it seemed like I was getting some cherry too. I would rate this 3.75/5.0, and it was more enjoyable with some water that likely brought the proof down below 50% (I'm guessing...) Anyway - tonight bottle was ...
Four Roses Single Barrel Barrel Strength - Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 57.4% ABV, Aged 9 Years 8 Months. This was a store pick, recipe OBSK, and cost $100. It was a good addition to 24 Days of Whisk(e)y, but I don't think I would pick up a bottle of this for myself at that price.
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