On a side note...at the 4r gift shop release on September 14th, the last 50? or so, in line, received their bottle in a white bag instead if the usual black one. These contained bottles hand signed by Brent Elliot, Master Distiller. I'm not sure if anyone else noticed that, as it wasn't announced.
Great reiew Dan! I remember people cleaning out the LCBO (Ontario Gov't stores) in early 2014 of the 2013 FR 125TH for $85 a bottle. Still have 1 and 1/2 bottles left from the 3 I had. Picked up a 130th in trade a few years ago for a 2019 OFBB and that will likely be the extent of me getting another. I found after being open for a few months these get so much better, at least for the 125th it was. Cheers!
Got one from my local liquor store today. MSRP… I asked if they had any of their single barrel pick left and the dude came from the back with this.. like.. you mean this?? I was like… that’s not what I was looking for bbbuuuttttttt…. Can I buy that? It’s currently in my home
@@Dustydanswhiskeyreviews Can't believe you said that, Dan. Undercut your whole review. This one is fantastic, definitely in top 10 for 2024 and worth hunting.
I thought this was a Distillery only release. And unfortunately this like other releases from other brands is just ridiculously over priced for alochol. And not a bottle I’m even looking for. I was willing at one time to pay 150 for a single bottle but the older I get it just isn't worth it I can get a single barrel Four Roses and be good with it.
Short answer - NO! They make money from FOMO and lots of whiskey drinkers bite. Advice, ALWAYS do blind tastings of new whiskeys, competing against a whiskey or two that you know and love. Since our smell and taste buds change every day that is the only way to know for sure how a new one compares.
You definitely got me thinking now specially if it’s offered to me
Cheers my friend 🥃
Never seen one in person, but i sure would like to buy one.
Absolutely worth it at msrp!!! Cheers my friend 🥃
Appreciate the review.
Cheers my friend 🥃
On a side note...at the 4r gift shop release on September 14th, the last 50? or so, in line, received their bottle in a white bag instead if the usual black one. These contained bottles hand signed by Brent Elliot, Master Distiller. I'm not sure if anyone else noticed that, as it wasn't announced.
@@garymeyer3294 That's freaking awesome!!
Nice review DD. I have the 2023 135th Anniversary Edition and think it is fantastic. I would buy the 2024 if I can find near MSRP. 🥃
These are usually always good!! Cheers my friend 🥃
Great reiew Dan! I remember people cleaning out the LCBO (Ontario Gov't stores) in early 2014 of the 2013 FR 125TH for $85 a bottle. Still have 1 and 1/2 bottles left from the 3 I had. Picked up a 130th in trade a few years ago for a 2019 OFBB and that will likely be the extent of me getting another. I found after being open for a few months these get so much better, at least for the 125th it was. Cheers!
Man those 4R 125th were dynamite!! Need more like that !! Cheers buddy 🥃
Got one from my local liquor store today. MSRP… I asked if they had any of their single barrel pick left and the dude came from the back with this.. like.. you mean this?? I was like… that’s not what I was looking for bbbuuuttttttt…. Can I buy that? It’s currently in my home
@@baconator1550 What a score!!!! Cheers my friend 🥃
Im not going to necessarily look for it, but if I happen to stubble across it......
Exactly! This one is not worth hunting to be honest. Cheers my friend 🥃
@@Dustydanswhiskeyreviews Can't believe you said that, Dan. Undercut your whole review. This one is fantastic, definitely in top 10 for 2024 and worth hunting.
@DrewP.Johnson-p5f I will say a little bit of air made a world of difference with this one.
I thought this was a Distillery only release. And unfortunately this like other releases from other brands is just ridiculously over priced for alochol. And not a bottle I’m even looking for. I was willing at one time to pay 150 for a single bottle but the older I get it just isn't worth it I can get a single barrel Four Roses and be good with it.
The price is definitely high on these especially at secondary. Hope you can find one in the wild close to msrp! Cheers my friend
Short answer - NO! They make money from FOMO and lots of whiskey drinkers bite. Advice, ALWAYS do blind tastings of new whiskeys, competing against a whiskey or two that you know and love. Since our smell and taste buds change every day that is the only way to know for sure how a new one compares.
@@txmike1945 Agree! Blinds are the true way to find a favorite! Cheers my friend 🥃