michang5 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 (edited) Sorry to revive a dormant thread, but I ran into 3-5 bottles of the 2012 Limited Edition Single Barrel yesterday. Other than a Jefferson's 18 that I got a month or so ago, this has been the "rarest" bottle I've run across in my 4+ months of bourbon shopping. I spent $79.99 plus tax on a bottle (Warehouse SN, Barrel 81-38, 57.2%) and left the rest.Should I go back and get the others -- for eventual drinking or for "sipping/tasting"?Caveats: I haven't opened and tried this yet, so I don't know if I'll want to bunker (easy answer is to drink some tonight, of course). Thoughts? Edited June 2, 2013 by michang5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighInTheMtns Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Sorry to revive a dormant thread, but I ran into 3-5 bottles of the 2012 Limited Edition Single Barrel yesterday. Other than a Jefferson's 18 that I got a month or so ago, this has been the "rarest" bottle I've run across in my 4+ months of bourbon shopping. I spent $79.99 plus tax on a bottle (Warehouse SN, Barrel 81-38, 57.2%) and left the rest.Should I go back and get the others -- for eventual drinking or for "sipping/tasting" on FB group or elsewhere?Caveats: I haven't opened and tried this yet, so I don't know if I'll want to bunker (easy answer is to drink some tonight, of course). And I'm not sure if the FS/FT thing is for me -- maybe if I can get a valued bottle in exchange or a few extra bucks back for the effort. Thoughts?I think you should open it and have a pour or two. If you decide you want more for yourself, buy more. If you don't want more for yourself, leave it on the shelf for someone else to find.Your other possible reason for buying more is getting dangerously close to a topic that has gotten threads locked and posts deleted. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 mich, drink it and if you like it buy some more. Only you can determine if they are worth the price and please be mindful you can give whisky to a friend but for an unlicensed individual to sell it is illegal everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michang5 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Thanks, gentlemen. I'll give it a taste this evening and decide if I want to bunker a few bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighInTheMtns Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Thanks, gentlemen. I'll give it a taste this evening and decide if I want to bunker a few bottles.I haven't had the 2012 edition but... I'm guessing you will go back for more. Four Roses has a way with people. :toast: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAINWRIGHT Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I haven't had the 2012 edition but... I know a couple of Four Roses hoarders,so I'm sure I will in the near future. :toast: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey Manthey Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 It's a very dense, flavorful whiskey, and I bought a couple bottles last year. I'd probably pick up another one if I had the chance, but I think I paid $65. FWIW, I much prefer the 2012 1BLE over the new 2013 release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KySalesRep Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I will agree with Trey. Having a couple of bottles of both the 2012 and 2013, I would pick the 2012 over the 2013. Not to say the 2013 is bad, but I think the 2012 is better and I would buy more of it if I happen to stumble on to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOldKyDram Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I'll third the preference on the 2012, but it's by a rather small margin, and would gladly buy either bottle again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighInTheMtns Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 There,I had to fix that for you and good advice on the BX,no need to have a thread locked for any misdirected posts.Thanks for the fix :toast: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerlam92 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Drinking this tonight and with a little ice, just gulping it down. Wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michang5 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Had a pour last night. Definitely the most complex bourbon I have tried. So much going on that I could barely keep up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I know a couple of Four Roses hoardersAs my father would say, "hey now! I resemble that remark!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerlam92 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Sorry all! My tasting and posting in this thread is actually on the 2012 small batch LE not the 2012 single barrel LE that this thread is about! Around here there is no sign of the single barrel LE and now even the small batch LE are gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Pollito Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Around here there is no sign of the single barrel LE and now even the small batch LE are gone. A very common problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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