Four Roses Small Batch Select Bourbon Review
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Sorry for the late release! Rex hit the wrong button... Shut up and drink some whiskey.
Daniel and Rex taste and review the Four Roses Small Batch Select. Thanks to Harry Falkenburg for the bottle!
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Four roses is amazing. So underrated. One of the best tasting Bourbons for the price.
This is why Bourbon is soooo dangerous. I taste all those same hints. Next thing ya know, two bottles later, I can't remember where I left my pants.
hahaha
😂😂😂
when I'm 1 bottle in. I'm looking for my glass, then realize its in my hand
Maybe you shouldn’t drink then
Lol!
I was just at four roses distillery last week. They do not do anything other than bourbon. Highest rye count is 35%.
Yep, only bourbon. Was there a few years ago. When they were owned by Seagrams they made lower end whiskey but even then I think it was only whiskey, mostly destined for export, a lot to Japan. Four Roses was not very good back in the 80’s and 90’s. Always have it in house now.
Just got some Four Roses single barrel. So good.
Did you see a pot still at the distillery?
@@JimmyLeg I cannot remember if they had one there. We did 6 tours. I don't think Four Roses had one, but I am not certain about that.
@@matthewdisalvatore3380 No problem. Thanks for taking the time to reply.
I'm disappointed there was no mention of the non-chill filtered label on the neck of the bottle. That's where the heavy mouth feel is coming from Rex was talking about. Also, this is probably why a little bit of water causes a big reaction and change in flavor.
They could do an Irish... Four Clovers
Why do people think that clovers are associated with us? There is no such association. It's a shamrock not a clover
@@danieldeburgh8437 shamrock comes from the word seamrog, which means young clover. Wasn't trying to start anything :)
Seriously... Take a social justice chill pill! 😂
@@kalynbinner4986 what has that got to do with social justice at all?
@@mitchellfontaine3004 oh yes they are clovers sure, just specifically shamrocks are Irish
I will never unsee the microphone at the top now D:
I've been going through a rough time at work lately, and I'm not ashamed to admit that when I come home stressed at the end of the day, I'll pour a dram and cue Vault and Tribe videos. It doesn't make up for the work stuff, but it brings me back to reality, and for that, thank you. Will have to make the trip to Austin to donate some bottles and raise a glass to you two one of these days in the near future.
Be careful though
@@tombryan1 very well aware of the risks of drinking after bad days. I don't ever have alcohol on more days in a week than not, and never more than one drink on weeknights. Drinking to cope is never a good idea, because that slope is quite slippery.
Hang in there. Work can definitely drain you. Even if you are having a great day at work and thr tiniest thing can turn it into a bad one same goes for a work week. And don't worry for coming out with your feelings. I always ask my spouse when ever they get home and if they have a bad one I want to hear about it and then when they say everything that went wrong they feel better. Again no worries let it out man do what you have to do to release stress. 🍻
I bet you're drinking like crazy in today's times. 😜
Just picked one of these up today. My first liqour purchase, and I'd say I'm pretty happy with it lol. Not an easy sipper, but it's still satisfying. A glass or two and I'm set 👌
this was my second liquor to try, and it was good. Agree it's not an easy sipper but I will keep trying until finding my particular favorites.
I'm gonna nominate Four Roses to be in consideration for the back wall of representative whiskey. Maybe not this exact small batch select, but the widely available small batch or single barrel. I feel like it meets all the criteria for the back wall. Consult with the almighty bunghole and get back to me on this.
I agree it would be,
I would second this!
I third that. I love the single barrel
@@24binky The single barrel is fking delicious, one of my fav bourbons as of now. I do have an unopened bottle of Wild Turkey Rare Breed, that might make it run for its money
Just opened a bottle of this today. Nice vanilla with some spice and, as rex described it, "jammy" note. I'll probably buy this as a yearly release. Which from my understanding, is the case. Very much enjoy this. Single barrel is one of my favorite go-to's.
A couple weeks ago I had a really nice gift given to me by Fiancee it was Wild Turkey's Rare Breed Bourbon 58.4% and I have to say it was one the best Bourbons I've had the pleasure of tasting, very smooth for high proof bourbon and it had a very clear and distinguishable caramel sweet note along with brown sugar finish, very aromatic and flavorful and very simple cherry note on the pallet..I've been expanding my pallet with whiskeys and I'm very very fond of the Bourbons and it's thanks to this channel, thanks guys
I've actually had this and I think it's probably my favorite four roses
Even better than Single Barrel?
Four Roses has become one of the go to bottles I buy once their Single Barrel release shows up, glad to see you guys review the small batch as it is one I hope to keep in my collection for whiskey science reasons. *I might drink with whiskey ghosts too*
This new 4 Roses Small Batch Select is non-chill filtered. I wish more Bourbons did this. It's coming around, though. Bottle it at high proof, drink it neat, and don't leave it sitting around too long and you'll never have a need for chill filtration.
Brother in law Spends big money on Tequila and somehow made him realize Whiskey is where its at. He bought this and made my night. Such a fabulous drink. Over ice this is dangerous. Much love.
I toured the distillery several years back and bought a small batch bottle. It tasted the best of all the ones we tasted. I know nothing about bourbon. Always drank Jack or Maker's Mark but liked the Four Roses. Years ago, Knob Creek borrowed me for several hours as a one man focus group and paid me $200. It was fun. Jeez, that is quite a selection of spirits in the background.
I am just joined the Tribe and during this time I after draining my last of Buffalo Trace I went to try Four Roses since you have reviewed it several times and seems to be a favorite. They only one they had as the Small Batch Select and it is great but it does have a heat and spice to it I was not expecting. Being able to see and hear the flavors you taste helps me experience them as well and put a name to the flavors which is so helpful. I am happy I chanced upon your channels.
All the regular single barrels are OBSV mashbill, unless it's a private selection/barrel pick, then you can get one of the other 9 mashbills. The private selections are also barrel proof, which is a bonus. I am always on the lookout for them when traveling.
I had this shortly after it was released when my wife and I went to the distillery. One of my favorites. Thanks for featuring it.
6 hours late.....was starting to think they started another dry week.
I thought they had too much of a rickhouse party and were sleeping it off.
I really enjoyed this release. Most of the special release small batches in October are 55% or less. Every once in a while you get a 60% single barrel but usually in the OB recipes.
Mrs just got me a bottle for V day & an eagle rare. Never been a roses fan for the high rye, but this on a large rock is absolutely delicious!!! Candied cherry front note with vanilla and dark brown sugar, then heavy tannins that leaves your pallet feeling like it’s coated with velvet. I like it!!! The proof doesn’t affect its sip ability the least way and it really transitions from heavy tannins back to a sweet bourbon!
I was at the distillery last spring and all I ever saw or heard about during the tour was bourbon. Great tour BTW.
I’m in Kentucky right now and gonna do Makers mark, four roses, and Woodford reserve tours tomorrow! Gonna get my Kentucky slam dunk Makers Mark bottle!!
I watch this channel for entertainment, since I’m not into whiskey... I’ve tried Japanese, but i need to try a bourbon. I’m really into tequila and wish there was a channel like y’all for tequila. 😩
I tried it yesterday and apricot was the first thing that emerged as unique to me. Very interesting pour!
Absolutely LOVE 4 roses small batch!!!
I enjoy your reviews guys. As much as I dig the 4 roses offerings, I leave here wanting a badass chain and huge medallion. 😉🤣🤘🏼
The noises you were hearing outside were all the spirits.
Didn't mention anything about the job chill filter from the way they make their other whiskey.
I'll have to grab a pour of this tonight. I know I have a few left in the bottle. Thanks for the reminder!
Kevin the Whiskey Ghost... Great show, guys!
Four Roses is a brand of bourbon from the Kirin Brewery Company of Japan. So, Kirin Brewery Company may do other things but if it's called Four Roses, it is bourbon.
I know i had too much whiskey when i had to keep rewinding because i couldn't remember the last sentence, or maybe its my adhd but that doesn't typically affect these videos lol. Glenfiddich and Highland park magnus for me tonight. With a drew estate legend and its pairs amazingly well. Habe to try yhis four roses im a big four roses fan
"Cut it out, Kevin".... I'm dying over here!
I hear that name and all I can think of is one word: Thunderrcougarfalconbird.
Rex, Daniel, I'm trying to be a patient bastard but you STILL have not reviewed a whiskey I sent in WELL over a year ago!! To be honest I have no idea if the bottle I sent made it there, but I did see a bottle of what I sent on the shelves of the old vault in the last few videos before the move! So, if you have it around I'd love to see you get to the Infuse Spirits Broken Barrel Bourbon. If it has David Walstad written on the edge of the label, that's the one I sent!
I'm loving the hipster shoes, Daniel.
Hey Rex, have you heard the News? A 27 year Old Redbreast is coming out. Partially matured in port casks AND cask strength
WHAT THE “”FOLKENBURG”” IS GONG ON. We demand the correct video this PG version just won’t do.......
Love small batch and small batch select my two fav whiskeys rite now haven’t tried a lot but I really really love these man they kick the shut out of Woodford reserve to me.
As a Kevin I am honored at the choice of name for your beloved vault ghost. However, I did feel a little aggression at the statement, "Kevins can die too!" Just a sudden and shocking reminder of my own mortality in the middle of the work day... no big deal.
As a Kevin i am astounded that there are other Kevins out there.
Today, I took my last part of the CPA exam. Thinking of getting a whiskey to celebrate with or drown my sorrows with pending the exam outcome. Any recommendation?
Thank you very much guys
So the important piece if information here is: "Kevin".
Got it.
Magnificent Bastards! Vote for Rex to shave his head! #Mooch
Would you say Kevin is a whiskey spirit?
Out of all the names out there you had to go with Kevin... the council of Kevins has agreed to let this one slide
There's absolutely no chance to get any of the special releases here in Scandinavia. So I stick to Single Barrel. It's in my top 5 bourbons.
I personally don't find any of Four Roses' products "down the middle". It's all 20%+ rye and is pretty unique to my taste.
You had me at Whiskey Ghost Kevin... 🥃👻
Was it a Kevin ghost? Or was it the great cosmic bunghole reminding you it’s still around?
Or was the bunghole just a guy called Kevin stuck between the walls, now dead and haunting the vault forevermore?
Gabriel Wilding that’s a possibility as well
four roses and kilchoman are two i buy on sight when i see a new release
I've only had Four Roses cheapest offering, and I must say, it's pretty good. All their other bottles are on the list, but so are many more. Does it ever end? Does the list get shorter? Will I ever find out?
nope
Liking the video before it even started!!!!!
one of my favorite bourbons, I taste oaky too.
This one definitely needs some time to open up. I found the same thing, water didn’t help. After a few months open and halfway down starting to enjoy. Considering price I’d prob get their single barrel next time.
Found a bottle for $30 to try. Did I hit a jackpot? Should I have bought the whole lot?
How did he do so great stunts with such little feet?!?
I love that stuff, I think they nailed it
If someone ever calls you out for wearing boots with a standard heel to "look taller" it is almost guaranteed that they are wearing a pair of sneakers that give them way more of a boost!
yeah i can second that, it is a good whiskey especially while studying.
I just had some for the first time. I was amazed that this bourbon had ZERO flavor to me. I mean, NONE. Then I did add a very tiny amount of water and the flavor came out, which amazed me, because I had added so little water. However, I did not find the flavor to be anything exceptional. Crap, I now let it sit for a while and the flavor is coming out more. I will let you all know later what I think. BTW I also tried Woodford Double Oak before that and I think it was pretty incredible. Someone please explain to me what happens to the bourbon when you add water. And, does the mash bill of the bourbon determine whether you should add water or not? Have to admit, I have never done the adding a little water to bourbon to effect flavor.
Right on Time! I've been drinking scotch for a big year. And have Blanton's single barrel as the only bourbon I have around. And had not even openend it, untill today. I really liked it, and went looking at older video's of u guys to make myself a good list I wanna try as soon as possible, I so far Have Buffalo trace, The wild turkey 101 and rare breed on there.. But my question is, what else?
IMC BRISCO any bottled in bonds are a good start too
@@peaceandwealthseeker4504 ow yes Thank u, I'll keep my eyes open for any local bottlings
Knob Creek 9 and above. If you're like me you'll be blown away
It's the angels coming back for the rest of the batch.
Try a drink of woodford rye right after the four roses, tastes like pure gingerbread.
I'm all in on the Whisk[e]y Ghost
Four Roses is Great!.....drink it all the time!
When are you guys going to add more whiskey to the best examples of shelf?
On their website, Four Roses Single Barrel is only listed under the “OBSV” recipe. I believe that is the only recipe they use for that expression.
With exception of barrel picks
I just got a bottle of this and I'm not a big fan. It does try and throw me around the room a bit. Not as much as Old Grandad 114, but close
Have you guys done the four roses yellow label?
More jammy notes than a Phish show.
I'm sipping on this now and it's amazing!
Is Kevin the Ghost actually Kane, because from the music I think Kevin is actually Kane.
Checked there website and they are bourbon only. I was surprised they didn't have any blended liqueurs like jim or jack does to be honest.
Bourbon and swag is what they sell. I like the small batch but have not tried the select.
This is the first time I ever noticed that the mic is in frame. Has it always been there??
Short answer. Yes.
just the tip tho.
Anybody else now imagine Kevin the ghost being played by Macaulay Culkin?
with 50%+ abv i am mildly shocked they did water it
From what I hear, they would like to do a Rye but can barely keep up with demand for what they make already and just don't have the capacity.
Hey! Kevin is a perfectly fine name, sir. Kevin’s the kinda ghost that will bring the good bourbon to the party! #don’tbookevin
Going there at the end of the month well let you know if they make anything else
Was it a ghost...…. or just another whiskey fart from Rex? Both are equally deadly. 👻
My name is Kevin. I'm coming to haunt the vault. Ghosts cannot be held responsible for missing whiskey.
Would you guys say that bourbon is the sweetest type of whisky?
2oz Four Roses Small Batch Select and 1oz. Antica Formula Vermouth........stirred with crushed ice and strained into a tumbler. Enjoy.
Only going to do it twice for free whiskey!! Deploy the motivational dolphin🐬.
The standard signal barrel goes for low to mid $40s while this new small batch select goes for $60. Is it really worth that extra chunk of dough?
No
Definitely one of my favorite bourbon add a splash of sprite (I’m still working on drinking it straight) fucking delicious it’s so good an smooth
New segment, Stump the Som.
my fav four roses
Hey wanted to know if you guys have a bottle of bib & Tucker small batch bourbon yet would love to send you a bottle if not
194 comments before mine & not a single person mentioned the Metal Gear Solid reference. Sad.
Small batch or single barrel?
I just got to check out Seven Grand in Austin over the weekend. I was impressed but I found a place in waco that is much more low key that i like much better.
my fav bourbon
Can you guys please try either the Stauning rye whisky, or the Stauning heather whisky. the whiskys are from Denmark, which is know for having really good rye. The Stauning distillery is also making whisky like they did in scotland in the old days. they have invented a machine specifically so they can use floor malting for their malt, they also still use open flames to heat up the pot stills, as well as keep using small, potstill instead of big mass producing potstills. The heather whisky is especially interesting as they use heather to smoke the malt, and give the whisky a special kind of smoky flavour.
that is some good whiskey ;
Looks like several spirits haunt your area!🤣