Mellow nose of spice, rich fruit, hints of sweet oak and caramel. Mellow palate displays ripened red berries, dried spice, well-balanced, rich. Soft, smooth and pleasantly long finish. Gold Medal: Sunset International Spirits Competition 2019 A terrific small-batch bourbon from Four Roses – and in this case, Small Batch means just that – only four casks are used in the construction of each release. Sweet and spicy, with a generous dash of vanilla, this is a treat.