Four Roses Yellow Label Reformulated

[pepcycle]

I just returned from a luncheon for Mellow Moments Club members. (Four Roses BourboGeeks)
Jim Rutledge showed the new Yellow Label.
Very Nice. Torn Parchment Look.
But I think the bourbon is different.
1. More years in the barrel (a slight hint of oak, unusuaL in FR bourbons)
2. Lots more Rye
3. More balanced

I got a hint from the distillery manager that this is a different mix of the 10 bourbons from FR and find the improvement very positive.
If you've ever had the honor of tasting Super Premium, draw a line half-way between it and regular yellow label.
A positive move in my opinion.

On a separate note, I got some info on the upcoming Rutledge commemorative (Barrel Proof, non-chill filtered). Its 13.5 years old and less than 1700 bottles wil be available.
Best way to get one is to call the gif t shop and reserve one, if you're attending "Let's Talk Bourbon"at KBF. Otherwise, contact Sal at Thoroughbred Shop in Lexington. He's getting an allocation and will sell out quick.

Ed

[jeff]

Good information. Thanks Ed :toast:

I guess it's time to bunker away a couple of yellow-label bottles for posterity.

[mozilla]

Thanks for the update, Ed. Just what the Yellow label needed, a shot in the arm. I'm sure the price will remain the same.....right?
Jeff Mo.

[mozilla]

Was able to talk to Al Young today. I won't quote him....but the idea on the Yellow Label is that they will use 7-8 of the bourbon recipes. Proof(80) and age remain relitively unchanged.
BTW the 5 yeast strains are as follows: Fruity1, Fruity2, Herbal, Floral and Spicey. Also, FR has expanded to Chicago, Tenn. and NJ.
Jeff Mo.

[cowdery]

Fruity1, Fruity2, Herbal, Floral and Spicey.

Coincidentally, those are also the names of the new Spice Girls.

[barturtle]

Coincidentally, those are also the names of the new Spice Girls.

I'm guessing the Fruity's are twins?...Kinda like the Doublemint variety?

[ACDetroit]

Otherwise, contact Sal at Thoroughbred Shop in Lexington. He's getting an allocation and will sell out quick.

Ed

I have been going to see Sal Marino for years now he's a super sharp guy. I you want any of that Staight from the Barrel give him a call he's taken names. I spoke with him last week and today and have a large order placed for my trip down in Ocotber.

I will be picking me up some old yeller as well or should I say New Yella :lol:

Cheers!!