coltcannon Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I adore TPS OESO but am looking to get a OB**, anyone got suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradingBoiler Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Not had as many 4R variations as others here so the Binny's OBSK barrel strength followed by a 100 proof Binny's # 3 from a few years back. Went through 3 of those # 3s.I'm going with the Binny's #3 as well. I bought the last of the OBSV 100 prf that they had at the Lincoln Park store two weeks ago. All three now sit in the bunker. Best 4R pick imo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorvallisCracker Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I've not tried any of the special bottlings, but then, have made no effort to obtain any. Probably because I wasn't all that impressed by the standard 4R SB. When that showed up in OR in 2009 I ran right out and bought a bottle...and was disappointed. With all the love expressed for 4R SB here, I guess I was expecting to see God.Instead I saw Chuck Cowdery. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restaurant man Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I've not tried any of the special bottlings, but then, have made no effort to obtain any. Probably because I wasn't all that impressed by the standard 4R SB. When that showed up in OR in 2009 I ran right out and bought a bottle...and was disappointed. With all the love expressed for 4R SB here, I guess I was expecting to see God.Instead I saw Chuck Cowdery. :eek:Go get 2011 limited small batch... It'll change your life :shocked: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorvallisCracker Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Go get 2011 limited small batch... It'll change your life :shocked:Darn. Not the response I was hoping for.:skep:Anyway, when I say "effort to obtain any" I definitely mean effort. Because Oregon is one of those flavors of control state where the only buyer is the state itself. A distiller/importer must convince the OLCC to carry a specific product. For limited production items, many companies don't feel it's worth the trouble.So all we get here is YL, the standard SmB and standard SB.But I'll be in Cal in June, and keep an eye out for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonJoe Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 They had a 17 y/o OBSV Barrel Proof in the gift shop recently. I didn't open it yet, but I'm expecting great things.Joe :usflag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcg9779 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 They had a 17 y/o OBSV Barrel Proof in the gift shop recently. I didn't open it yet, but I'm expecting great things.Joe :usflag:Drinking the OBSV gift shop bottle right now and it is very good. Of the few that I've tried, OBSV and OESO remain my favorite mashbills (with my favorite single bottle being from a private barrel OESO). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubadoo97 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Drinking a OESO right now and boy is it tasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 2011 Paws and Claws Four Roses OESO - 56.1% ..... this was an amazing barrel... that IMO bests the 40th... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luther.r Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 2011 Paws and Claws Four Roses OESO - 56.1% ..... this was an amazing barrel... that IMO bests the 40th...That gets my vote for #1 4R bottle with an animal blowing smoke rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hectic1 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 2011 Paws and Claws Four Roses OESO - 56.1% ..... this was an amazing barrel... that IMO bests the 40th...I have that in my top 3...the other two being Paws and Claws OBSK and 1789b OBSV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yountvillewjs Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 These OESO's sound awesome. Anyone with a thought/preference to this over OBSK? (And I can read the website, I'm looking for personal experience) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivto Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 These OESO's sound awesome. Anyone with a thought/preference to this over OBSK? (And I can read the website, I'm looking for personal experience)I find they're very different in flavor profile. I love them both at their best, but I'm not sure it's going to come down to one recipe is better than the other as much as it is which one tastes best to your palate. There's only one way for you to find out. Binny's has a history of selecting good OESO's. I'm not sure how their current selection is, but might be a good place to start... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronWF Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 These OESO's sound awesome. Anyone with a thought/preference to this over OBSK? (And I can read the website, I'm looking for personal experience)I had a sample of an OESV and OESO that were both gushing soft corn butter, but all in all, I prefer the more balanced OB profile. OE is sweeter, and like Nivto said, at their best they can be superb. The 2012 LE1B is OESK, so that would be a great one to go up against your OBSK.My current fave is the most recent 17yo OBSV from the gift shop. I also love Binny's OBSQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivto Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 My current fave is the most recent 17yo OBSV from the gift shop. I also love Binny's OBSQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Lamplighter Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I've been thinking on this question for some time and holding off til I could get a side-by-side tasting of all I have at present. The only one I have held off opening is a 16yo from the gift shop from this past winter. Once I sample that one, I may have to adjust my opinion.Anyhow, as of the present, I have to give my nod to the latest OBSQ from TPS. Although one of the lower proof offerings I've seen at 98.2, it is absolutely grand in my book :drink: having just the right balance of everything & needing no water. A close 2d would be OBSV from TPS that I am just about to empty :frown:. It came in at 108.2 and adding water to it would be a rotten shame as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I've been thinking on this question for some time and holding off til I could get a side-by-side tasting of all I have at present. The only one I have held off opening is a 16yo from the gift shop from this past winter. Once I sample that one, I may have to adjust my opinion.Anyhow, as of the present, I have to give my nod to the latest OBSQ from TPS. Although one of the lower proof offerings I've seen at 98.2, it is absolutely grand in my book :drink: having just the right balance of everything & needing no water. A close 2d would be OBSV from TPS that I am just about to empty :frown:. It came in at 108.2 and adding water to it would be a rotten shame as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dridge11 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Cigarnv, that is probably the case. I know I typically lean toward the rye heavy and higher proof stuff, so that one would be down my list without a good recommendation like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronWF Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Anyhow, as of the present, I have to give my nod to the latest OBSQ from TPS. Although one of the lower proof offerings I've seen at 98.2, it is absolutely grand in my book :drink: having just the right balance of everything & needing no water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hectic1 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I've had two OBSQ barrels from Binny's and just ran into a third the other day. They all come in under 110pf and are probably my favorite recipe I've had from Binny's. In my experience, the lower the proof out of the barrel, the better the bourbon, when it comes to FR anyway, though the 17yo gift shop OBSVs that hover right around 110pf are drop dead gorgeous.That 98.2 is damn impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronWF Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I think I've got a bottle or two from Four Roses that are in the 112-120 range that might change your opinion on that Aaron! You just have to find the time to get out here to taste them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hectic1 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I think you'll find I have a very open mind when it comes to this sort of thing, Bob! Let's make it happen! How about next Friday night...say 8ish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Lamplighter Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 The low proof OBSQ from TPS is probably the best OBSQ I have had. For some reason this is a real tough recipe to find great barrels of. Jay has had this one around for a while.... as good as it is I am not sure why it is still there. Possibly folks see the low proof????I agree with everything you've said. I think the lower proof barrel proof gets overlooked at times. Also, I think the 2011 LE SB OBSQ got some sour reviews....and, from what Mr. Rutledge said, it may have well deserved it. This may have put a damper on giving OBSQ a chance in a regular single private barreling. I still have not dropped the dough for one of the 2011 LE in either small batch or single barrel. After I read JR's comment about "Q" yeast being a bit more difficult to master & select, I got to thinking about it further in relation to my TPS bottles. At that point, I got a couple more before they were all gone. I hope they get another one very similar and knowing Jay, he might even do better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonJoe Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 My favorites are the two 17 y/o's that were recently released at the FR gift shop. OBSV, barrel proof and fantastic.Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivto Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 In my experience, the lower the proof out of the barrel, the better the bourbon, when it comes to FR anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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