Four roses cult following here

[HD 335]

Anybody happen to order/open the new D&M Wine-selected OESO? I don't have a bottling of either O variant and was curious on this one.

I bought one a couple of weeks ago but haven't opened it yet. D&M also carries a /r/bourbon OBSK 9 year 3 month 117.4 proof as well.

Any other Bay Area folk here shop at Bevmo? I've been looking for their OBSK pick and one member from the Los Angeles area mentioned some stores have that recipe. Unfortunately those stores are to far for a friend in Southern California to help me pick up a bottle. I ended up finding one lone bottle today, however the cashier might not have been careful when he put it in the bag and somehow caused a small crack at the bottom of bottle. I didn't noticed until 30 minutes later that the bag was starting to get wet and then I saw the crack. Pretty disappointed that I had to return it, did not want to take a chance that any small pieces of glass might be in the whiskey.

But all was not lost today... stumbled upon another bottle of 2013 Limited Edition Small Batch for $100. After finishing my last bottle and only having one more in the bunker, I planned to open last one for a special occasion. Now having three stashed away, I'll be opening one in the next couple of months. Hopefully my co-worker's buddy will me pick up 2 more bottles in the UK. They're a bit more expensive but this is hands down my favorite pour.

[bananaslug]

It would be nice if BevMo listed the recipe online, instead of a general "Private Selection X amount of bottles." I would also buy a lot more if they were $55 instead of $70.

[HD 335]

It would be nice if BevMo listed the recipe online, instead of a general "Private Selection X amount of bottles." I would also buy a lot more if they were $55 instead of $70.

[BrooklynBorbone]

I can't get enough of the stuff. Whenever I see a 4R Private selection I buy it (provided I don't already have it, but even then, sometimes I'll buy it). The nuanced differences in the 10 recipes sells it for me, and the fact that even the same recipe can have differences in taste based on age and some might argue filtration, as well as the seasons and location in the rickhouse. In fact, I'll be real curious to see how this past BITTER cold winter and HOT summer will impact stuff bottled moving forward.

Here's a shot of my collection (so far):

and what's open now in terms of private selections:

[TunnelTiger]

OMG! that's all that needs sayin

Edited July 7, 2014 by TunnelTiger

[amg]

I think we've found the headquarters of the Four Roses Cult.

[nd2005]

I think that title belongs to hectic1. He has a four roses basement!

[Quintilian]

FRSmB is one of my favorites. I dig the mix of spice and floral notes. FR Yellow Label is good too, but I wish they offered a FRBiB. Regular FR just seems watered down.

[Quantum]

The Four Roses Single Barrel is 100 proof, and essentially a BiB. It has been one of my favorites for a while.

[Quintilian]

The Four Roses Single Barrel is 100 proof, and essentially a BiB. It has been one of my favorites for a while.

[jburlowski]

I think that title belongs to hectic1. He has a four roses basement!

Yeah... but he's got lots of "issues". :grin:

[Creggor]

Hi Tongith 7/11/14 I am haveing soe FRSB.. I personally like Four Roses day in day out..Very good Bourbon.. Creggor

[Westernboys]

I like all the 4 Roses. I think that if the yellow label was bumped up to 86 or even 90 proof it would be great.

[TunnelTiger]

Here's a second for moving the 4RLB to 90. When I first started my Bourbon journey it was one of my favorites but the last two bottles it just too tame for my current taste.

[393foureyedfox]

Here's a shot of my collection (so far):

and what's open now in terms of private selections:

[OscarV]

Real nice BrooklynBorbone, I just had to dig out some old pics from last year.

Missing are the 2014 4R1B LE but I did locate some and it's on it's way.

4R1B LE

5 '07, 4 '08, 4 '09, 2 '10, 4 '11, 3 '12 & 3 '13

Mariage & SmB LE

5 '08 Mar, 5 '09 Mar, 2 '10, 2 '11, 3 '12 & 3 '13

These are the 10 indivdual recipes selected by Binny's, bottled at barrel strength

Front row 1 of each recipe

Back row additional botttles of 3 OBSK & 3 OESO

L to R

current label bourbon, old label bourbon, pre Seagram ownership bourbon 1930's era?,

4R Antique 6yo 86pfr & another one in different label, both Louisville, 1960's

2 export 1B's, black label Kirin owner, green label Seagram owner

2 Japanese exports, Super Premium & Black Label

Blended Whiskey, Blended Whiskey & American Light Whiskey

Front row, L to R

1930's era pre Seagram Bourbon 50ml,

Japanese recipe samples Floral, Spicey, Fruity 50ml 112prf

4R1B selected by Tony Curtis & Oscar V Hightower

Secretariat 40th Ann Triple Crown

"Angel's Share" bottle, only 24 bottles came out of this barrel, 10yo 112.4prf, selected by Mr Rutledge for Shopper's Vineyard

3 more Japanese samples and a 4R1B 50ml

Back row, standard 4R1B & 4RSmB

Close up of the 1030's era mini, Japanese samples & 4R1B mini

Close up of the side sticker of the 4R1B we selected

Edited July 14, 2014 by OscarV

[smknjoe]

Funny Doug (Doug doesn't like 4R.)

Oscar, your never ending bonanza of Turkey and Roses is amazing.

Bob, show us your 4R stash now...

[Paddy]

I nominate Oscar for cult "Big Chief". Really.... a thing of beauty!

I had a taste of one of those green label (Seagram's) Friday night. Oscar, can you date the bottle? I think it is a single barrel 86 proof?

[Old Dusty]

Oscar, thought you might chime in here. Really nice effort on the stash. You or Bob or Dan probably take the FR Crown on this site. Not sure who wins but I volunteer to judge if samples are provided:grin:

[OscarV]

I had a taste of one of those green label (Seagram's) Friday night. Oscar, can you date the bottle? I think it is a single barrel 86 proof?

Seagrams sold Four Roses in 2002 but don't know this bottle date, yes 86prf.

[mbroo5880i]

Here's a second for moving the 4RLB to 90. When I first started my Bourbon journey it was one of my favorites but the last two bottles it just too tame for my current taste.

Yellow Label @ 90 proof and SmB @95 and Four Roses might pass EW as the top selling "bourbon." Ok, not likely, but it would still be great!

[KySalesRep]

Oscar, thought you might chime in here. Really nice effort on the stash. You or Bob or Dan probably take the FR Crown on this site. Not sure who wins but I volunteer to judge if samples are provided:grin:

[Old Dusty]

I would say that honor goes to either Bob or Oscar! Thanks for the pics, Oscar, that's a great looking collection you have. I will have to break out all my bottles one day and have Yeti (Josh) come down to take some pics. Maybe a tasting will be in order, but only if you come too Eric!

[HD 335]

Thank you all for posting some marvelous collections.

[Max Power]

Funny Doug (Doug doesn't like 4R.)

Oscar, your never ending bonanza of Turkey and Roses is amazing.

Bob, show us your 4R stash now...

Did somebody say Turkey? :looksaround: