It was just another day in the cigar shop and as always, multiple cigar reps make an appearance. Two of them are big Bourbon drinkers and we always have stories about bottles that we’ve found in the wild.
Brett is always grabbing store picks from establishments that are close to cigar lounges he visits in other states. It’s amazing how many he can accumulate during his travels in the tri-state area.
He hit the mother load on his most recent trip as he was able procure close to a case of these elusive store picks. And in turn, offered one to me.
Why Yes, I think I will!
Four Roses Single Barrel
Store Pick/Barrel Pick
106.6 Proof aged 10yr & 7 months
Mashbill: 75% Corn 20% Rye 5% Malted Barley
Aromatic notes of brown sugar and Carmel, kind of like my Moms kitchen when she makes her homemade Carmel Popcorn. Baking spices with dominate notes of cinnamon and vanilla on the palette. Full bodied bourbon that drinks smooth as a 90 proof.
Store/Barrel Picks are exclusively for specific stores. They visit distilleries and hand pick their barrel. Once it’s aged to the master distillers liking, it’s bottled and sold only at that particular store.
I opted to pair this brown water with an Oliva 135th Anniversary Limited Edition. If you have a Connecticut broadleaf cigar sitting in your humidor, it would pair wonderfully as well.
If you happen to not see these bottles, remember this. One of the rules I tell folks is, if it’s not on the shelf or on the tasting list, don’t hesitate to ask if they have anything in the back or open for tasting.
Until next time Kids, Remember:
Life’s Too Short to Drink Bad Booze and Smoke Bad Cigars!
Cheers Y’all!
crazynvirginia 