OscarV Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I'll keep a candle lit for the 100pf version but know better than to hold my breath.Is 90pf maybe more realistic to hope for, or is it really pretty unlikely that it will change at all? Jim Rutledge has been lobbying Kirin to up the proof to 90 or at least 86.Bars tend to stock 80 proofers over higher proofs for both profit and not to get the customers to intoxicated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Blacksmith Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I really enjoy the yellow label. For what it is, and where it sits in the range of bourbons available to us, it is heads and shoulders above the crowd. It can usually be had for $20, and satisfies both mixing and straight niches well. I like it better than the small batch personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosugoji64 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) Jim Rutledge has been lobbying Kirin to up the proof to 90 or at least 86.Bars tend to stock 80 proofers over higher proofs for both profit and not to get the customers to intoxicated.That's a good point, but outside of niche whiskey bars I've never seen FR Yellow in a bar. That should give them a little more wiggle room over other labels. Edited August 2, 2012 by mosugoji64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonJoe Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 If I had a go-to everyday bourbon, this would be it.Joe :usflag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOldKyDram Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I enjoy it quite a bit. Especially as a summer pour, same as most. My girlfriend however LOVES it. As long as I keep that around for her I can pretty well do what I please purchasing wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad_scientist Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I'm enjoying a pour right now. 4R products just got a huge spike in price in the DC area ($40 for the SmB? WTF?!) so my wife and I picked up all of the standard expressions today at places yet untainted by the markup. It's the first time I've had this outside of the distillery. I find it pretty fruity and very much a typical 4R product. I think I like Bulleit a bit more, and around here, Bulleit's cheaper, but I'd drink this over most anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOldKyDram Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 That's criminal on that SmB. Oof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlado_mato Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I just opened their entry level bourbon, substitute for the yellow label. The label is redesigned after their appointing of a new master distiller Brent Elliot. In general, I don't like the taste. The nose is half decent, but I assume there's a lot of rye in the mashbill which kills all the sweetness. Personnaly, I preffer Wild Turkey 81 as an entry level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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