"FULL" Four Roses Bourbon LINEUP Review | What Stands Out For You?
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- So here it is the Full Four Roses Lineup Review. I wanted to make this Full Four Roses Lineup Review video to allow anyone looking to see which of the core lineup may be the right whiskey for you thus, the video Full Four Roses Lineup Review. Id love to hear from you which of the core lineup it is you prefer and why. I love to hear the feed back and frankly it helps others to see and read feed back helping to make there decision a little easier regarding which of the Four Roses lineup they may prefer.
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Exactly what I was looking for! Answered all my questions about the Four Roses lineup, thanks
Thank you, glad I could help. Now the fun part for you, enjoy a few nice pours, Cheers and Happy Holidays!
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Just purchased a Single barrel here in Dothan Alabama today. $52 a bottle. This bottle has a strong smell of ripe bananas and caramel. Nice peppery spicy going down the hatch.
Love it.
Hey Ricardo, glad to hear you're enjoying it! Cheers 🥃
I appreciate you breaking all of these down for us and within a reasonable amount of time! I just finished my bottle of Small Batch tonight & I think I might try out the Small Batch Select next!
Hey Ian, thanks for watching and commenting, as for the small batch select i think it's honestly the best if the bunch and an Underrated bourbon. Cheers 🥃
Awesome stuff here, Scott! Nice breakdown of the full lineup. Can’t wait to get my hands on the Small Batch Select! Cheers, buddy!
Cheers guys, once that select hits everywhere it's going to be a game changer, it's one of my absolute favorites.
Good review! Can’t wait for that Select bottle to start being released in other spots. It’s got a great color to it in that bottle
I took a taste test at Four Roses last summer. I really enjoyed it and the different types they offered during the test. Locally the only type available to me is the standard and the small batch. I am finding that I like the initial sweetness of the standard. I wish the others were available to me locally. Great info, thanks.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback I am sipping on Four Roses small batch and I would say the exact same thing about that bottle. I want to thank you for your wonderful pallet and wonderful channel.
Hey Lawrence, Thank you so much for the kind words, I really appreciate that. Glad you're enjoying some Four Roses, big fan myself. Thank you for your support, Cheers!
Love the detail in this video Scott!! I agree with Jason that they need more bottles in their standard lineup. Cheers Scotty
Thanks Dan! Agree wish there was more too. That select is so good though. Can't wait for it to be a standard release, cheers buddy!
Nicely done Scott!! Great run down of the Four Roses line up!! Awesome review as always!!! Cheers!!🥃
Hey Brent, thanks buddy really appreciate it. This was a lot of fun.
A great informative presentation. The side by side comparison was quite helpful.
Thanks Alex, I really appreciate that! Glad it was helpful for you. Cheers 🥃
i love Four Roses, I'll tell you a story, i was in a RiteAid waiting for my brother to buy whatever he was getting, i was eyeballing the Four Roses Yellow label as it was only like $17, i decided to buy it, taste wise, i mostly get pears, i loved it despite my hating pears. i enjoyed it so much that i decided to buy the other 3 bottles. the small batch i taste strawberries, and the single barrel i get plums, the small batch select is tough for me, i dont think im equipped enough to describe accurately what i taste, i only stated drinking whiskey a year or so ago, but i think id call it sweet wood. ordering them from least favorite to most favorite: small batch select, yellow barrel, small batch, single barrel. im not saying i dislike the small batch select, i REALLY enjoy the higher proof, and overall its really good. i think im ordering them in my perfered fruit taste as most of them taste of fruit, and i love that.
Thank you very much for sharing, other people besides myself really get a lot out of comments like this, really adds another level to the review. Appreciate that and thank you for watching and again commenting, Cheers 🥃
You are the man with this video my friend. You spared no expense my friend. Cheers!
Hey Hillbilly, this was a lot of fun, thanks for watching, appreciate it. Cheers!
Great review Scott! I have lately found some great single barrel picks and at first I wasn’t a fan of the select small batch but after opening up its delicious! 🥃
Hey Mike agree, there single barrel picks are generally very delicious, also agree with the select, it's one that really gets better as it opens up. Cheers buddy!
Enjoyed that review on 4 roses, I really didn't know much on it, but for the one time i tasted a glass at a friend's house. Now after watching your review im on my way to my local shop to see which one I find. I'm sure which ever one I find will be an excellent choice ! Thanks again, just subbed to your channel.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting and for subscribing to the channel, I really appreciate your support. I hope you continue to enjoy the bourbon. Cheers!
Great review of the Four Roses core Line-up.Interesting to compare side by side. Good job explaining the differences.
Hi Karen, thank you very much, thanks for watching and your support. This video was a lot of fun. Cheers!
Nicely done Scott, I always have Four Roses Single Barrel on the bar because of the dependable consistency and great notes of floral, honey, and rye spice. Cheers to the best bourbons!
Hey Mose, agree the SiB is one to always have around, great supper and makes a great cocktail, Cheers buddy and thank you for your support!
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Captain! Thank you very much for watching and your support. Cheers! 🥃🥃
Really helpful review.i put a order yesterday for a single batch and a yellow label and can’t wait to try them!
Cheers Sorin, once you get them and try, come back and let and others know your experience with them and what it is you liked about each. Cheers 🥃
Small Batch Select is presently my favorite bourbon. It has exactly the flavor profile I want in a borbon, is very smooth for the proof, and is non-chill filtered (I am heavily biased towards non-chill filtered liquor).
I agree with you this 100% cheers! It's a vastly Underrated bourbon IMO. Cheers 🥃
Great and thorough review. For me I really do enjoy the Single Barrel and Small Batch Select. Both just really great sippers and readily available.
Hey Brian, thank you! I couldn't agree with you more, I'm also a big fan if the single barrel and LOVE the Small Batch Select! Cheers and thanks for watching and commenting!
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Thanks for the review. I'm sipping Four Roses Single Barrel as I watch this. Small Batch Select is one of my favorites as well.
Relay enjoy both but man do I love the Small Batch Select. There is juat something about it. Cheers 🥃
Great review of Four Roses. I always have one or two of the line on my shelf. My tasting group all love it, even the standard bearer 80 proof. Thanks.
Thanks Bill, appreciate that! In my opinion tou can't go wrong with something within that Four Roses group of bourbons, a little bit if something for everyone. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! Cheers 🥃
Thanks for this great review! Have only had the single barrel and recently the small batch select. For now, I really enjoy the SB more because it seemed more consistent from first nose to finish, and I was able to enjoy all the layers. As you noted, the proof is more up front on the SBS on the first nose and first sip, and from my experience, the heat never really dissipated enough to enjoy what came after. I did cut both with a splash. Just opened the SBS, so will try to see if I can get more out of it. Love the whole line comparison!
Hey Eric, thank you very much for watching and commenting, love to hear people's experiences with there bourbons. At the end of the day you drink what you like, you're never wrong no matter what anyone else says is better! The SBS may open up a bit more for you and start to shine a little more as it gets some air, that has been my experience with it. Keep enjoying whatever it is you enjoy! Cheers 🥃
Awesome episode, Scott! I've yet to try the Yellow label but love all the other core bottles and also the few store picks I have. Cheers brother!
Hey Richie Thanks buddy! I was very surprised how much flavor there really was in the standard release. Not much finish which made it not much of a sipping bourbon for me. Cheers!
MY BOURBON JOURNEY I'm sure I'll try it at a bar one day or just pick up a bottle since it's very affordable😊 Cheers brother
I know of a few stores within driving distance from me that have Four Roses barrel strength store picks, which I'm trying to get my hands on first before any of the regular Four Roses products. Your lineup review has got me thinking I should pick up the Small Batch Select first though. Unlike a number of other bourbons, the regular 4 product offerings from Four Roses are always available in my area. I always see all four of these on the shelves. Which is why I was looking to find more info on them, nothing quite beats shelf available bourbon! Good bourbon is bourbon you can actually find!
I couldn't agree with you more! Cheers 🥃
Four Roses is definitely great 👍. I finally tried the new one and I agree with you. The select is very creamy and delicious. Can’t wait to get a full bottle. Cheers
Hey Antonio, agree absolutely love the new select. Great price for what you really get. Cheers buddy.
After years of keeping my eyes peeled for the FR Select I finally ran across them at Costco. I bought two, went home and opened one. So impressed with it I went back and bought four more.
For me its one of the more Underrated bourbons out today, I think it's an absolutely amazing bourbon. Glad to hear you're enjoying that much. Cheers 🥃
Great stuff. I recently found some at my local Walgreen's. I'll probably got back and get another bottle of it.
Great episode Scott! I love these full distillery reviews!
Thanks Chris appreciate it buddy! They are a lot of fun to do for sure. Cheers!
Great Rundown Scott, I really hope the SB Select gets to Ontario as all the others are available here. Had a sample recently and really liked it.
Still waiting for it to hit Ontario
Your description of the Single barrel was spot on. To me, when people think of a "Burbon taste" this is what Four Roses single barrel is. You can't go wrong with it.
Thanks brother, appreciate it! Its just got that what you think a bourbon should taste like profile. Its a great everyday bourbon. Cheers and Happy Holidays!
Nice review man, i really like the standart variant of 4 Roses, Cheers!
Same here!
Nicely done Thanks
Thanks for watching, I appreciate it, Cheers 🥃
Hey Scott:
Picked up a bottle of FOUR ROSES Small Batch Select a few days ago, here are my impressions:
SLÁINTE
Mike
FOUR ROSES Small Batch Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
3/07/21
52% ABV, Non-Chillfiltered A Mixture of recipes: OBSV, OBSK, OESF, OESV, OESF
This is my 3rd glass from the bottle so air has mixed with the spirit.
COLOR: Mahogany with a nice ring with many legs running swiftly
NOSE: Vanilla with an underpinning of wood char, a hint of mint
PALATE: Very Velvety Mouthfeel, Caramel, pepper tingling as I swirl it around a hint of wood char
FINISH: Creamy going down with a drying sense and light pepper on the tongue
with 1 drop of spring water
NOSE: a more even vanilla
PALATE: Dusty Corn Sweetness, Mouthfeel remains creamy. some alcohol burn and numbness
FINISH: Very Drying and puckering through out my mouth; resolving to a mouthwatering sense with sugary sweetness the vanilla reappears.
With 2 drops of spring water
NOSE: Light Caramel Candy with a Malty sweetness as well
PALATE: Pepper spice arrival with vanilla underpinning and a sugary sweetness an faint wood char with a slight burn on my tongue; that goes away as I swirl
FINISH: Mouthwatering with dryness throughout my mouth and faint pepper on my tongue.
This bourbon really benefits from the Non-Chill-filtering. The whole experience is rich. The alcohol burn was light. I enjoyed the dusty corn note with one drop of water. I always enjoy corn notes and their sweetness. I enjoyed seeing the liquid cloud up after I added water. The malt sweetness from the barley is even evident. I totally enjoyed this bourbon. Every glass has been a pleasure. Recommended!
Hey Mike, this one of my favorites and frankly still doesn't get the attention it deserves, man thank you so much for sharing, this should really help others with another perspective and profile. As always, appreciate you sharing all of your tasting notes. Cheers buddy! 🥃
@@mybourbonjourney Interestingly Scott, my shop had it on the very top shelf and I did not see it! When I asked the guy got a ladder to retrieve it and said it was their last bottle, but he said it was a slow mover. Having it so High on the shelf, that people can not see it could be a reason, a Very Good Bourbon!!
Yeah, people not seeing it or being able to reach it may be a cause as to why it didn't sell, good find. Its one of my favorites
I really enjoy the SiB and the SBS, bottles I like to keep around.
- Patrick
Around the holidays I like to stock up on yellow label and mix it into coffee with hotcoco powder. Tastes just like Kentucky burbon choclates. Real good for get togethers or just chilling out after a long ass day at work
No argument from on that! Cheers 🥃
My Father got me the Small Batch Select for Xmas and your correct the Spice hits you right away. My neighbor didn't care too much for the spice, but after another sip you really start getting the apricot, vanilla, caramel with the spice in the back end. Overall I really like it. Small Batch Select is around $65 and relatively hard to find.
Man, I absolutely love the small batch select, it's one of my favorite everyday now kind of bourbons. Hits all the marks for what it is I like to sip on. Cheers and I appreciate you watching and commenting, keep enjoying it! 🥃
Great breakdown of all of these Scott. I always found it interesting that with all their yeast strains and mashbills they use that they don't have more core offerings. All the private selects are awesome but I wish there was a standard obsk or oesk to buy. Lol. Cheers buddy. Nice shirt 👌😎
Hey buddy! I tend to agree, you'd think there would be several more offerings for sure. Guess they're sticking with what they do best. Cheers Maverick!
very informative thank you sir i love bourbon!
Thanks for watching! Cheers 🥃
A good run through. Cheers!
Thanks Robert! Appreciate it. Was a lot of fun with this video
Was looking for a nicer alternative to my go-to Evan Williams, regular Four Roses is really great! Haven't tried any of the others yet as I am on a tight budget. Thank you for this review and information!
Thank you for watching and commenting, I appreciate it very much. Hope this helped with finding something a little different. Cheers and Happy Holidays
Scott, Enjoyed your review of this line-up. Have only tried the SiB so far and very nice stuff. Do see some of the Private Selections but very limited and haven't tried. The "new" SmB Select still hasn't made it to Myrtle Beach yet!! Maybe by Christmas?? Cheers!
Hey DJ once it hits your area pick it up, it's an incredible pour especially for the aprox $50 or so price point. Cheers buddy!
Great video Scott. I've had the single barrel and small batch. The small batch is my daily drinker. Its nice and sweet not too strong and its good value here in the uk. Unfortunately the select isn't available here in the uk as far as I know.
Thanks Gary! Appreciate that buddy! That's unfortunate that the select isn't available but atleast you have a decent alternative. Thanks for watching and commenting, Cheers 🥃
I like all fo them but the Small Batch Select is absolutely superb.
Hey Kevin I couldn't agree with you more, it's one of my absolute favorites. Cheers and thanks for checking out the review.
Nice work with these
Thanks Caleb, appreciate it man. Cheers and thanks for watching and your comment.
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This is a great comparison to some truly wonderful bourbons. I wasn't aware of the chill-filter, so that makes sense about the more oily mouth feel of the Select. I am a big Four Roses guy and need to pick up a bottle of Select to try! Thanks for making this video.
Thanks buddy, appreciate that. Yes I'm a huge fan of Four Rose's fan as well, had a great time doing this video too. Felt it may really help for anyone looking for a Four Roses bourbon. Also to address the non chill filtering, for me it's very important as it allows for those oiles and fatty acids to remain which allow for more flavors to remain. Cheers buddy!
@@mybourbonjourney Thanks for the reply. I picked up a bottle yesterday. Will try tonight!
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Cheers!
@@mybourbonjourney I really enjoyed it. Definitely a more complex sip than other standard Four Roses. Typical strong warm flavors (vanilla, cinnamon) but a really nice oak flavor. I thought the oak was so strong, that it tasted towards a turmeric chalky taste. My better half didn't agree with that. We both enjoyed it and I noticed a "fresh" ethanol-type aftertaste, but in a good way, not a burn. It was very unique. I am going to give it another go tonight to see if I change my tasting notes. Thanks for the heads up a nice bourbon!
I really like this review. Thanks a bunch.
Thanks Troy! Really appreciate that! Cheers and Thank you for watching and commenting! 🥃
@@mybourbonjourney really love your channel. Your spot on.
Cheers brother, appreciate the kind words and all the support! 🥃
always wondered about the yellow label; looks like its not a bad one for budget shoppers.
Great review! Small Batch is my go to as a novice bourbon drinker. I got a bottle of select recently and it was a bit too much alcohol bite for me, but after your review I might revisit and take a closer look to take in the subtleties. Question: what is the other four roses bottle behind your head on the shelf?
Hey Carl, thanks for watching and commenting. If you need to bring the proof down a bit try adding a small cube of ice or a couple drops of after, that too can also change the flavor profile a bit too. That 4R bottle is the Al Young 50th anniversary bottle. A very special bottle from 4R. Cheers and please let me know if you have any questions. Cheers!
Great video! Would like to see same with other brands
Hey Nate, thanks! Not a bad idea. I may have to work on that. Thanks for the idea, Cheers and thanks for watching and commenting.
Nice review. Just happen to be trying the regular small batch tonight for the 3rd time. First 2 times I was not that impressed. But as we all know things change and this time I find it to be fine but there are others I would rather be sipping. Such as Elijah Craig, Buffalo Trace and Michter's small batch.
Hey CALTECH, absolutely nothing wrong with that at all, if its not to your liking a lot of other really good bourbons out there of which you mentioned. At the end of the day you have to drink what you like. Cheers brother and thanks for watching and your comment!
Hey Scott:
Thanks for the Head to Head. I enjoy the Single Barrel and have gone through a couple of bottles. Their entry level expression was the first bourbon I bought on recommendation of a store clerk, who said it was a good example of what bourbon is.
I was happy you reminded me that the standard expression is a blend of all of their 10 recipes. The Brooklyn Brewery has partnered with Four Roses to create beer B.B. Four Roses, Black Ops where Brooklyn's Russian Imperial Stout which is bottled at 10% ABV is aged in former Four Roses Barrels of all recipes then bottled. I recently bought a bottle of the Standard release and Sipped it after a Glass of Four Roses Black Ops 2019 and as expected the Notes in the Bourbon highlighted what I had experienced in the beer. If you can find Brooklyn Fours Roses Black Ops in your liquor or Beer store Match the two for yourself.
SLÁINTE
Mike
Hey Mike, man I bet that Imperial Stout is absolutely delicious. For me Four Roses is one I find myself going to a lot. Cheers buddy and as always thanks for watching and commenting!
@@mybourbonjourney Yes Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout, the standard bottling of Brooklyn Brewery's Russian Imperial Stout, is my favorite beer!! On Four Roses, I was impressed with your experience of the Small Batch Select. I may have to give that a try.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Mike
These all sound so different but yet the same. I find I really like bourbon with a higher rye mix. Love the spice with the sweet. Redwood empire has one called lost monarch which is amazing.
Excellent review. That small batch select is my go to bourbon. 👍🏾
I absolutely love the small batch select, too. Cheers brother! 🥃
@@mybourbonjourney Had it last night while smoking my cigar.
What's your thoughts on the Woodford Reserve Rye? It was surprisingly good and paired nicely with a cigar.
Great video. Question, which selection would you use to make whiskey cocktails with such as a whiskey collins. Thank you
Hey Bruce, I think if I had to choose I'd probably go with the Four Roses single barrel only because I like the proof and the spice factor in it. Now if you don't mind maybe a spending a few bucks more, the Small batch select would be great too. Cheers and thanks for watching and your comment!
Hey Scott:
Picked up my second bottle of the Four Roses Small Batch tonight. I am enjoying the neck pour as a night cap. Opening the bottle, I got a distinct Cherry note which is nice.. At present, I also have a bottle of the Single Barrel on my shelf. In addition, I have Brooklyn Brewery's Four Roses Black Ops Beer 2019, which used barrels of the recipes for Four Roses Small Batch to age their Russian Imperial Stout. I was present at the initial roll out tasting party. There are 2019 and 2020 vintages. These are bottle conditioned beers; so the beer continues to age in the bottle due to residual yeast. The 2019 vintage has nice bourbon features in the beer notes. I am looking forward to comparing and contrasting! I do want to get the Small Batch "Select" in the not to distant future to continue ny exploration!!
SLÁINTE
Mike
Hey Mike thanks for sharing, the best part is going through all the different bourbons and deciding what you like and why. Cheers! 🥃
@@mybourbonjourney Indeed Scott, I got sticker shock in that store for the 4Roses SBS, but I know another where it is noticeably less expensive.
Thanks good job
Thank you for watching! Cheers 🥃
Four Roses has their production well
Sorted. Each bottle
Stands on its own and offers value while at the same time
Each step
Up can be justified by adding something most people
Will think is worth the price. For me, their single barrel is the way to go, but like em all.
The single barrel is my favorite! And a great value
Agree, however that Small Batch Select is pretty legit!
I just bought my first bottle of The standard four roses. Wish I would of seen the video first. I hope I enjoy my first bottle of bourbon!
The small batch is definitely where ya wanna go when it comes to this, I mean all of their products are great, but that small batch is truly a fucking killer whiskey for a killer price.
I agree with what dalyn says however for me the most complex bourbon of the bunch is the Small Batch Select. I like the higher proof, the fact that its non chill filtered and now readily available. With that said you can't go wrong with any depending on what it is you're looking for in a bourbon, each has something different to offer. Cheers!
I have that same line up 😋😊
Single Barrel is my jam
Can't go wring with that bad boy! Cheers 🥃
Four Roses was my introduction to whiskey! Unfortunately, Washington State liquor tax is brutal and even at $34.99 shelf price, the Four Roses Small Batch is almost a $50 bottle out the door.
Its good but man not sure I'd want to spend $50 on it. Those are some brutal taxes you have. Thanks for watching and commenting
No doubt- One of the best value bourbons. 👍🏼
Couldn't agree more! Four Rose's is one of my favorite brands overall, Cheers and thanks for watching and commenting.
If you get the opportunity try the Woodinville it's excellent. I have the 90 proof finished in port casks.
Oh I've tried it! We've even done some barrel picks of Woodinville for our Whiskey club andcthey are doing some great things. Cheers 🥃
I really enjoy the small batch. It is definitely vanilla and honey with some spice on the nose. I get oaky, vanilla and spice on taste but that gives wat to sweet. Plums and apricots as it heads to the finish. Just a nice Bourbon at the price point. Around $35 in PA
Peter, I couldn't agree with you more! They offer some great bourbon's and there's something for everyone, Appreciate you tuning in, Cheers 🥃
With the exception of the 80 proof, I'm a big fan of the Four Roses family of bourbons. The Small Batch is a daily sipper, the Single Barrel is good, not great, but the Small Batch Select is my JAM! As long as I can track it down in the 614, it will always have a spot in my rotation.
Nailed it! Cheers Jeff and thanks for watching, commenting and your support, I greatly appreciate it! I'm a big fan of what FR does as well. Cheers!
Single Barrel might be my favorite bourbon ever. It's as good or better than much more expensive bourbons. Nice rye spice. Long finish. Just lovely. Small Batch Select is also very good. But i don't know if it's $15 more a bottle better. I have them about tied on three taste scale.
Hey Chris, agree it's one I find myself going too quit a bit as well. Cheers and thanks for watching and commenting!
I'm not a heavy drinker, and I brought a bottle of Four Roses to a wedding, and drank the whole thing. 4 days later I had a seizure. Good stuff! But seriously, one of my favorites.
Holy $hit, man I'm sorry to hear that but I guess I'm glad you liked it, maybe don't drink an entire bottle next time though, lol. Seriously though, hope you're ok. My dog has seizures so I'm very familiar and it sucks.
@@mybourbonjourney thanks brother. Yeah, it was definitely a huge mistake, and honestly I feel like it was the culprit. Thank God I only had a few aftwr, and they have seemed to have subsided with the meds. Sorry to hear about the pooch.. that has to be rough.. prayers out to you
I have had the entry level edition and the single barrel... I liked them both. I believe I can get the entry level here in British Columbia, but none of the other expressions. I saw it on the shelf in the last few months... In recent years, the LCBO in Ontario bought up all the supply of Four Roses destined for Canada, leaving none for the rest of the country... Bummer.
Cheers Quig! Thanks for watching, hope you start to see more. Most of there offerings really hit the mark.
Single Barrel is the best of the bunch.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, always important for others to hear what other people enjoy! Cheers 🥃
Yeah, the single barrel to me is really fruit forward, much more in your face flavor. Spicey for sure. I get a lot of 🍒 cherry with this, right upfront.
Huge fan of Four Rose's, it's a profile I love generally no matter the recipe, fruit, spice, oak,
Good video, thumbs up. However, I tried Four Roses small batch and I do not like it. Better whiskey out there for the money.
Interesting, what was it about the small batch that turned you off from it? Always interested to hear my people like or dislike something, thanks for watching, Cheers!
@David Howard hey David, I don't get it either, I'm a fan of what the small batch has to offer and don't mind it as a daily sipping Whiskey at all. Cheers and thanks for watching!
Respect to your set and line up of snake oils on your wall 😁
Lol!!! Cheers 🥃
Great review. They should have used the single barrel bottle for the select too. That single barrel bottle makes an excellent decanter, the small batch bottle doesn't IMHO.
Appreciate that very much! Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers 🥃
@@mybourbonjourney Cool. IMHO the larceny bottle makes a great one to stash in the fridge. Rectangle or square bottles leave less wasted space. And the blantons and the 4 roses small batch as decanters work by telling you that you've had too much if you knock the bottle over in an attempt to pour, yea time to stop.
I have only recently discovered Four Roses Small Batch. It immediately became one of my two top bourbon choices. It has a pleasant, interesting and familiar flavor profile., It could be your go to daily for a long time. when you want a night out with the boys you might want to spend your Friday with Elijah Craig. The rest of the time I would reserve for the Four Roses. At least for the time being. Cheers
Cheers William, thanks for sharing and I too agree. I'm a huge fan of Four Roses and is a go to for me a lot. Appreciate you watching! Cheers 🥃
Believe it or not, we're new to Four Roses. We have a bottle of Small Batch on hand; just cracked it open a few days ago. I liked it; Kira was not as much of a fan.
Wow.... that's very interesting she doesn't like it, that always seems to be one that's very approachable to a lot of people. You probably need to do a blind taste test with her that way she'll really understand what she likes not knowing or seeing the bottles to influence one way or the other. Cheers, appreciate the conversations! Where are you guys from? You can email that to me if you'd like.
I buy the select. It's been a safe bet at any time when nothing else was available. It's always a great sip. I haven't used it in a mixed drink. I have made a duck Glaze from it any boy was that a hit. The best chefs in the world say what wine you use to cook with should be the one you drink too. So I'm following suit with this bourbon.
No argument from me on that, it sounds like it would make a great glaze! I know I love sipping on that bourbon, for me its a really Underrated bourbon! Cheers
@@mybourbonjourney I also like the Belle Mead in ( sherry ) cask. These are a hit around the house and with friends.
Was curious to know if the whiskey industry has a true to the era rye? If they do would you happen to know the details about it? Thank you for the journey great show big fan of the small batch select.
Very good question, one I'd have to think about, WT 101 Rye is a pretty main staple for sure. As for the SB select I'm also a huge fan. Cheers 🥃
Add a teaspoon of filtered water & you will get a different flavor profile. That is my rule of thumb for anything over 40%. Early Times BIB would be my exception to that rule. It's an easy drinker. Filtered water seems to thin it out & it looses some flavor.
I have no issue adding water and can appreciate what water can do to a whiskey. However, adding a teaspoon of water to let's say even 1.5oz of whiskey is going to bring the proof way down and really affect the profile of that whiskey. I'd honestly recommend adding only a couple drps of water at a time to see how that amount of water changes the whiskey for better or worse. That's just my suggestion, you sip it however you like and what tastes best for you. Cheers and thanks for watching and the comment! 🥃
Is that a Al Young 50th Anniversary on the shelf over your right shoulder?! BALLER!!!
And a 130th Anniv down and to your right...nice
Yes sir!
And Yes Sir!
What do you think of the Norlan whiskey glass?
It's ok, a bit fragile. Prefer the standard Glencarin glass or Whiskey glass from Denver & Liely. They make a fantastic glass. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Anyone know where to buy the single barrel barrel strength? I haven't seen it anywhere
You juat have to keep your eye peeled for these, you never know whwn or where they'll pop up. Good luck! Cheers 🥃
I prefer a mild oak with balanced sweetness and spice. Any suggestions as I have not tried any 4 Roses ? I’m thinking small batch or should I look elsewhere.
Definitely try the small batch and maybe even the Small Batch Select. It's a great pour and one you may really appreciate. It's got great balance to it. Cheers 🥃
What is the EH Taylor over your left shoulder in between the Heaven Hill a d the Rock Hill Farms?
Hey Terryll, that's the 2018 EHTBP 129.7 Proof. It was my favorite one. Cheers!
I like it a lot. The one previous was my favorite. I think it was in the 128 range.
I really enjoy most of them, just an absolutely fantastic pour. Cheers and thanks for the support!
I am a big fan of the small batch...I want to get some of the single barrel.
You should! I think you'll absolutely love it! Cheers 🥃
@@mybourbonjourney hay.....I found some of that single barrel and man is it TASTY 😋
I am enjoying y'all and ya have been instrumental in my journey through bourbon's. Your suggestions and advice have been very helpful.....keep it up fellas 👍
Hey Brandon, I'm happy to hear you're enjoying your journey and happy to help in any small way I can! Cheers buddy 🥃
Thanks Scott! 🤗
How are these comparing against Larceny Small Batch Wheated 92 PROOF?
Well these are a bit different as these are Rye bourbons vs Larceny being a wheated bourbon. I'd say maybe the Four Roses Small Batch is the closest as it's a bit sweeter with some spice and may be the closest in comparison. Cheers 🥃
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Cool! Thank you Scott!
Yes, I've understood that wheat gives more sweetness and "smoothness". I've got some bourbons on my list to try. That includes Four Roses, Elijah Craig and Larceny.
As for availability here in Sweden, we got FR original, Small Batch and Single Barrel.
Only EC Small Batch and Larceny Small Batch 92, where EC is the most expensive, coming in at $69 USD for 0,7L
But I've got WT101, and from what I've heard, Its got little more "liveliness" than EC.
Single barrel easy pick of the bunch imo. That has risen to $50 in my area, and very few Binny’s even have it in stock currently. Small Batch Select is $60. Nice review 👍
No argument from me, it's a great everyday sipping bourbon and I love when making a nice cocktail, it holds up great. I'm a huge FR fan and there is a place for each of them. Thanks for watching and commenting, Cheers 🥃
what about the single barrel barrel proof
Those are all individual picks and will have different profiles based on the recipe. Tough to review those unfortunately as there are so few per pick.
Watch this and play a drinking game: take a shot every time he says “rye spice”.
Thanks for that recommendation! I'll take that into consideration, probably not though! Appreciate the suggestion. Everyone please drink responsibly, the Sanders Family does not encourage that, lol
Got a 20 year single barrel obsv. Fs-41-3T. 57.7%. Should I open it 😂
I wouldn't it looks so good juat sitting on the shelf, lol that's a,hwll of a barrel, Cheers brother 🥃
I'm glad I found this video. I love you. No homo, man. Relax.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Happy New Year!
@@mybourbonjourney Likewise, sir!
How about the other 4 roses 🌹on the shelf
Lol, that one just missed being in the lineup! Haha. Cheers brother 🥃
Is the Small Batch Select considered their premium bourbon?
Hey James, of the core lineup it is and it's a very good Bourbon if you haven't had it. Honestly I've had it in blinds up against some of the Four Rose's LE's and its come out ahead of a couple. I definitely give it a bit recommendation! Cheers 🥃
@@mybourbonjourney Thank you, kind Sir. 🥃
You're welcome! Cheers 🥃
I should have reviewed this channel before purchasing. I got the single barrel and not enjoying it too much. I’ve given it a lot of time to revisit but the alcohol seems to be overpowering the flavor even though the proof not too high.
Hey Tragic504 try adding just a couple drops of water to the single barrell bourbon, that at times can help to bring out some really nice flavors or change the profile slightly. That's a trick that can really apply to just about any bourbon. Let me know if that improves it at all. Cheers and keep me posted! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@mybourbonjourney I tried that but the flavor just seems a little dull. Maybe just that bottle or barrel. I’m used to drinking higher proofs.
That could very well be, have you tried Small Batch Select with a little higher proof and non chill filtered? I think its a fantastic bourbon and one that doesn't get talked about nearly enough anymore. Cheers!
This is $34 plus tax in canada so almost $40 dollars for th basic four roses. At that price i can get way better that holds way more flavour and more rye spice like lot 40 same price. If you want a rye mixer in canada i can get for 20-25 a 750ml
Makes perfect sense to me also! Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers 🥃