Old Lamplighter Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Sounds like I need to plan a road trip...but, very few vacation days left this year. :cry: I may have to pay a hired gun of a like mind who is closer or planning to make the trip for some of these jewels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPPSmoker Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Sounds like I need to plan a road trip...but, very few vacation days left this year. :cry: I may have to pay a hired gun of a like mind who is closer or planning to make the trip for some of these jewels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Lamplighter Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I would be thrilled to get my hands on some of these gift shop bottles as well but I can't make it down there either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anex Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I am looking to take a deeper dive into the FR 10 recipes. I have tasted some of the LE single barrels, LE small batches, and a few gift shop/private barrels. I will be in KY this April and I am looking to taste all 10 recipes to find my favorites. Can anyone recommend a bar where I can taste all 10? Where would you recommend picking up the winners? gift shop? TPS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOldKyDram Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 You may be able to try them all at TPS new whiskey library. Prob just grab them there too unless there's something crazy good at the gs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anex Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I will give TPS a call and find out what they have to taste...hadn't thought of that. Thanks MOKD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I will give TPS a call and find out what they have to taste...hadn't thought of that. Thanks MOKD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighInTheMtns Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 vodka guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Arguably a vodka guy does like the taste of alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restaurant man Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Arguably a vodka guy does like the taste of alcohol.Right. And only the taste of alcohol. Must get rid of all those filthy congeners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 As reported here first by Phil T, http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?21905-2014-Four-Roses-LE-Single-BarrelThe 2014 Limited Edition Single Barrel (1B) will use the OESF recipe.Chart updated below.Letter AbbreviationsO-...............The 1st letter=Produced at the Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg, KY.B/E-.............The 2nd letter=The Mashbill.S-...............The 3rd letter=Straight Whiskey DistillationV/K/O/Q/F-...The 4th letter=The Yeast StrainMashbillsB=60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barleyE=75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barleyYeast CultureV=Delicate Fruity FlavorK=Slight Spice CharacterO=Robust FruitinessQ=Floral EssenceF=Light Herbal EssenceHow the 10 recipes have been usedFour Roses Bourbon aka Yellow Label-All 10 recipes plus 4 at different ages for a total of 14 recipes.Single Barrel-OBSV2007 1B LE-OESO2008 1B LE-OBSK2009 1B LE-OESQ2010 1B LE-OBSV2011 1B LE-OBSQ2012 1B LE-OESK2013 1B LE-OBSK2014 1B LE-OESFSmall Batch-OBSK,OBSO, OESK, OESO2008 Mariage-OBSV 13yo 5months, OESK 10yo 10months2009 Mariage-OBSK 19yo & 10yo, OESO 10yo2010 SmB LE-OBSV 15yo, OBSK 11yo, OESK 10yo2011 SmB LE-OBSK 13yo, OESK 11yo, OESV 12yo, OESQ13yo2012 SmB LE-OBSV 17yo & 11yo, OBSK 12yo, OESK 12yo2013 SmB LE-OBSV 18yo, OBSK 13yo, OESK 13yo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KySalesRep Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Thanks for posting that breakdown Oscar! I didn't know the 2009 Mariage had a 19yr OBSK in it, that's the oldest FR I've heard of, very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 Thanks for posting that breakdown Oscar! I didn't know the 2009 Mariage had a 19yr OBSK in it, that's the oldest FR I've heard of, very cool!I would have loved to have gotten a bottle of just the 19yo, that would have been good.Jim Rutledge said once that he was dissapointed in how the 2009 Mariage turned out because when they married the 3 bourbons together they switched the percentages of the 19 & 10 yo OBSK.And it was of course different than what Mr Rutledge planned on.I love the way the '09 turned out but I wish I could try it the way it was meant to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KySalesRep Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I would have loved to have gotten a bottle of just the 19yo, that would have been good.Jim Rutledge said once that he was dissapointed in how the 2009 Mariage turned out because when they married the 3 bourbons together they switched the percentages of the 19 & 10 yo OBSK.And it was of course different than what Mr Rutledge planned on.I love the way the '09 turned out but I wish I could try it the way it was meant to be.Agreed, I would love to have a bottle of 19yr OBSK as well! I think they still have barrels of 18yr OBSV but they are below 100 proof and Jim won't release a bottle of barrel proof bourbon below 100 proof. Just curious as to what they will do with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 I have some barrel proof OBSK 10yo 121.2prf and OESO 10yo 116.6prf.I know I could never match the 2009 Mariage because I don't have the same age and proofs and don't know the percentage breakdown but it would be fun to try to make some of my own.I was thinking of vatting 2 parts OBSK and 1 part OESO for starters and go from there.Like I said it'd be fun trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KySalesRep Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I do some vatting myself, from time to time. Right now my favorite vatting is mixing some OBSO and some OESV. They are both from the GS and the OESV is around 127 proof, and it's pretty hot. So I mix it with the OBSO which is a little on the sweet side and the vatting works out pretty well, I think. I usually don't get too scientific, just eyeball the fill level in my glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 they still have barrels of 18yr OBSV but they are below 100 proof and Jim won't release a bottle of barrel proof bourbon below 100 proof. Just curious as to what they will do with it...I heard a few years ago that they had a barrel that came in under 80 proof.They bottled it and gave it away to their employees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 It pays to be in the right place at the right time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcgumbohead Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I am doing a similar vatting with a store selection OESV and a GS OBSQ. The V is spicier than I would expect of an E while the Q on the other is that rarest of birds, a Four Roses I just don't like. l was seriously wondering how I was going to ever get through that Q bottle when I read your post and decided to mate it with the V. The OESV on its own is an OK pour but one I don't mind sacrificing to vatting. Vatted at 50/50 and cut to 100p this is now a very enjoyable pour so THANK YOU!! for the idea cause I was dreading that OBSQ. The sweetness/spice and cream of the V really enhances what little sweetness is in the Q and makes an interesting drink of what is a pretty flat uninteresting pour, not much sweet/spice or character. I now prefer this to either of them stand alone so this was a big winner for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Amazing isn't it, and something we can all do for a new taste experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restaurant man Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I am doing a similar vatting with a store selection OESV and a GS OBSQ. The V is spicier than I would expect of an E while the Q on the other is that rarest of birds, a Four Roses I just don't like. l was seriously wondering how I was going to ever get through that Q bottle when I read your post and decided to mate it with the V. The OESV on its own is an OK pour but one I don't mind sacrificing to vatting. Vatted at 50/50 and cut to 100p this is now a very enjoyable pour so THANK YOU!! for the idea cause I was dreading that OBSQ. The sweetness/spice and cream of the V really enhances what little sweetness is in the Q and makes an interesting drink of what is a pretty flat uninteresting pour, not much sweet/spice or character. I now prefer this to either of them stand alone so this was a big winner for me.Is that the "Greens" OESV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KySalesRep Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I am doing a similar vatting with a store selection OESV and a GS OBSQ. The V is spicier than I would expect of an E while the Q on the other is that rarest of birds, a Four Roses I just don't like. l was seriously wondering how I was going to ever get through that Q bottle when I read your post and decided to mate it with the V. The OESV on its own is an OK pour but one I don't mind sacrificing to vatting. Vatted at 50/50 and cut to 100p this is now a very enjoyable pour so THANK YOU!! for the idea cause I was dreading that OBSQ. The sweetness/spice and cream of the V really enhances what little sweetness is in the Q and makes an interesting drink of what is a pretty flat uninteresting pour, not much sweet/spice or character. I now prefer this to either of them stand alone so this was a big winner for me.You are very welcome, glad you are enjoying the vatting! Drink them in good health, cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcgumbohead Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Is that the "Greens" OESV? Edited March 27, 2014 by kcgumbohead additional info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanaMizu Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 In case anyone was wondering........here is what is in the two bourbons that Four Roses releases only in Japan:Four Roses Super Premium (Platinum): Both mashbills are used with V and K yeast strains. A minimum of 20% of the barrels dumped for Platinum have been aged greater than 10 years, and 80% have been aged greater than 8 years. Fine Old Bourbon (Black Label): 50% of each mashbill and K yeast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Thanks HanaMizu, I have always wondered about those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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