The Four Roses Small Batch Select is the first permanent addition to the range under the stewardship of Brent Elliott, the Four Roses master distiller, combining six of the brand's ten unique recipes. For enthusiasts, the specific recipes are OBSV, OESV, OBSK, OESK, OBSF, and OESF. If those acronyms seem unfamiliar, they represent the use of two of Four Roses' mash bills along with a blend of yeast strains. With an ABV of 52%, this expression highlights Four Roses' bourbon's fruit-forward profile, complemented by classic vanilla richness and warming woody notes. The nose offers aromas of banana bread, redcurrant, raspberry, and oaky spice with a touch of red pepper flake. On the palate, the bourbon reveals more raspberry, accompanied by juicy apricot and orange, all supported by creamy vanilla and clove. The finish brings back the woody spices from the nose, with a lingering note of toasted sugar.