Lux Row Four Grain Double Single Barrel Bourbon

Four grain, double single barrel, 115 proof: wheated barrel #8119653 filled 8/14/18, rye barrel #8986627 filled 7/11/18. Tasting neat. Copper brown with light coating legs in the glass. The nose presents light sweet grain and dried cherries, with some spice. In the mouth, an ethanol whiff is followed by sweet grain, spice, then leather and tannic oak. Some light dried fruit is present, but not overly sweet or strong vanilla flavors in this whiskey. The finish is dry, oaky, and spicy with average length, ending a little sourly. An ice cube softens the tannins to a smokier oak flavor and maple sweetness that's quite pleasing, and it reduces the rye spice in the finish. An intriguing four grain double barrel blended whiskey. Dark and complex. A little pricey but worth the experience.

The aroma is like being in the barrel warehouse, inhaling the angel's share. Sweet and woody with baking spices. On the palate, the blend components come through, offering a taste of each. Initially sweet corn that transitions to wheat and finally rye spice. The finish really showcases the secondary barrel influence along with a pleasant warming sensation. I really like this bottle, definitely worth acquiring.

Nose: Dry, floral notes Pallet: This is where the blend becomes unusual and the wheat is noticeable. I can sense them both competing. There's spice but then a floral wheatiness comes through. Finish: Rye heat on the finish but it's brief. Lingering dry notes This is something that can be sipped slowly neat, allowing the heat to linger before taking another taste. Adding a cube of ice would likely mellow it significantly.

The aroma is very delicate. It's clearly a wheated bourbon. You get hints of honey and lightly toasted grains. The taste is dominated by rye, almost like pumpernickel; there's some sweetness, spice, and a very faint citrus note. The mouthfeel is medium with a pleasant oiliness that's slightly rich and develops into notes of cinnamon and white pepper. The finish lasts for a good while.

Nose: Some earthy tones of fresh grass and spicy pepper, cinnamon and wood. Palate: Spicy cinnamon notes, vanilla, and wood. Finish: Lingering and warm with notes of cinnamon, caramel, floral vanilla, and wood.

A chocolate malt character is present but it's well-integrated. It has a classic caramel oak bourbon foundation. While the malt is noticeable, the spirit seems a bit immature, and it would be improved by spending a few more years aging.