Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon / 40%/ 0.7l

Four Roses is one of the most recognizable bourbons today, and it's hard to believe that throughout the second half of the 20th century, this brand, then owned by Seagram,

It combined traditional bourbon (for export and duty-free shops) and American blended whiskey aimed at the local market. Four Roses' status in the US, once a leading brand, had hit rock bottom, and it was not until its acquisition in 2001 by the Japanese company Kirin that the multi-year process of returning to its former glory began. Four Roses bourbon is distilled according to two recipes - 75 or 60% corn, 20 or 35% rye and 5% malted barley. The distillates are blended before bottling, which helps maintain a uniform profile of the drink.

Aroma : light and fragrant, vanilla, toffee, lemon and orange peel, potpourri, notes of oak and garden herbs.

Taste: mild and pleasantly balanced, vanilla, milk fudge, buttery bread, honey, milk chocolate and subtle notes of spices and oak.

Finish: not too long, delicate and slightly floral, with notes of vanilla, honey, caramel and toasted oak.