At Costco of all places I found....

Honkridge

Honkridge

UNACCEPTABLE!




This stuff ^^ that I have been looking for for YEARS. I'm really jones'in for a Bourbon and coke!!

Nose: Ripe strawberries that had been dipped into milk chocolate are delicious and honestly, kind of expected (I find the O yeast strain to give off a lot of chocolate notes).


Even sweeter notes come by way of vanilla cupcakes and brownie batter. Oak spice stands out as unusual only because I do not often find tannic notes in anything Four Roses puts out that is under 12 years old.


I’m not complaining though! Underneath all of those heavier notes I do find some floral scents in the form of rose petals.


Palate: The flavors on this one are immediately thick and rich. Chocolate mousse cake, wet tobacco and seasoned oak provide a hefty punch.

Meanwhile, dark fruits like figs and dried cherries capture some of the fruit flavors that Four Roses is known for. But the flavors keep on coming with layers of complexity underneath. Lady Fingers, a slight hint of bubblegum, toasted walnuts and Amaretto liqueur all swirl around to form an unforgettable experience.

The whole sip is slightly spicy but the proof is remarkably controlled.


Finish: The finish is much more dark and foreboding than Four Roses tends to be. The tannins seem to shine through in ripples of oak, dark chocolate, nougat and a bit of bitterroot tea. It’s unlike almost all other 4R single barrels I’ve experienced to date.

Final Thoughts​


Although I haven’t mentioned it up until this point, I did put Somerville Super Saver’s bottle up against 3 other OESO’s that I had on hand including a barrel that came from this same run that was selected by local Indianapolis chain Crown Liquors (“Elena”).


The Super Saver barrel handily beat all 3 including the OESO pick that I went on last year called “Perilous Journey.” I was stunned.


Four Roses picks don’t appeal to everyone and even then only certain recipes appeal to certain fans, but if you find have the chance to find any barrels related to this run of OESO’s, then I highly recommend you get it. This is about as good as it gets.
 
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I'd consider buying some but I have a large collection of whiskies at home now. I really don't need more. And Costco is right down the street from me, so I can stop in anytime.
 
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My Mom’s birthday was yesterday, so I visited. Her husband passed away a couple of months ago. He liked whiskey and there were a few of his bottles in a kitchen cabinet. They were all single malts. I was curious, so I poured some shots to sample them.

I’m not a whiskey drinker. Most of them tasted like various degrees of crap to me, burnt dirt, horse sweat, etc. One bottle was really good, Bunnahabhain. I have to admit that whiskey changed my mind. I liked it a lot. Maybe, I’m a whiskey drinker after all.

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jrockbridge said:
My Mom’s birthday was yesterday, so I visited. Her husband passed away a couple of months ago. He liked whiskey and there were a few of his bottles in a kitchen cabinet. They were all single malts. I was curious, so I poured some shots to sample them.

I’m not a whiskey drinker. Most of them tasted like various degrees of crap to me, burnt dirt, horse sweat, etc. One bottle was really good, Bunnahabhain. I have to admit that whiskey changed my mind. I liked it a lot. Maybe, I’m a whiskey drinker after all.

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Some of those were probably in the peaty/smokey range. :ack:
Bunnahabhain 12 is in the rich/delicate range. It's 46.3% alcohol, non-chill-filtered, and aged in sherry casks. I'd love to give it a try if I ever have $65 burning a hole in my pocket.

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Honkridge said:




This stuff ^^ that I have been looking for for YEARS. I'm really jones'in for a Bourbon and coke!!

Nose: Ripe strawberries that had been dipped into milk chocolate are delicious and honestly, kind of expected (I find the O yeast strain to give off a lot of chocolate notes).


Even sweeter notes come by way of vanilla cupcakes and brownie batter. Oak spice stands out as unusual only because I do not often find tannic notes in anything Four Roses puts out that is under 12 years old.


I’m not complaining though! Underneath all of those heavier notes I do find some floral scents in the form of rose petals.


Palate: The flavors on this one are immediately thick and rich. Chocolate mousse cake, wet tobacco and seasoned oak provide a hefty punch.

Meanwhile, dark fruits like figs and dried cherries capture some of the fruit flavors that Four Roses is known for. But the flavors keep on coming with layers of complexity underneath. Lady Fingers, a slight hint of bubblegum, toasted walnuts and Amaretto liqueur all swirl around to form an unforgettable experience.

The whole sip is slightly spicy but the proof is remarkably controlled.


Finish: The finish is much more dark and foreboding than Four Roses tends to be. The tannins seem to shine through in ripples of oak, dark chocolate, nougat and a bit of bitterroot tea. It’s unlike almost all other 4R single barrels I’ve experienced to date.

Final Thoughts​


Although I haven’t mentioned it up until this point, I did put Somerville Super Saver’s bottle up against 3 other OESO’s that I had on hand including a barrel that came from this same run that was selected by local Indianapolis chain Crown Liquors (“Elena”).


The Super Saver barrel handily beat all 3 including the OESO pick that I went on last year called “Perilous Journey.” I was stunned.


Four Roses picks don’t appeal to everyone and even then only certain recipes appeal to certain fans, but if you find have the chance to find any barrels related to this run of OESO’s, then I highly recommend you get it. This is about as good as it gets.
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I usually like Four Roses offerings. I've never had their Private Selection. Their single barrel bottles can vary noticeably from one to the next, so a little adventure is welcome.
 
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