I absolutely love seeing videos like this one. I love seeing a $20 bottle that blows away the hosts, appreciating true Bourbon, flavor and enjoyment, then finding out it is a basic Bourbon. It is like getting together with an old friend and catching up. The first Bourbon this type of thing happened with me was re-discovering Wild Turkey 101. I love this channel because of the simple honesty of Blind Tasting. Thank you for these videos.
I usually keep two bottles of 4R on my shelf - the single barrel is my absolute favorite bourbon to drink neat, hands down. It is darn near perfect in my book. Yellow label is the other bottle. It is low proof but smooth with a solid flavor profile, and it only gets better as the bottle empties. It’s a great dram when you want something neat and pleasing but not overly challenging. Small Batch, for whatever reason, just never wows me. It’s not bad, but at $36 I want it to be better than good. I want to like it, but when SB is only 4-5 dollars more, my decision is a no-brainer.
The Mustache abides!!! Laughs aside excellent, thought provoking questions. I like how he challenges the norms. Excellent review! looks like you had a lot of fun with this one. Great to see. ;)
Blind tasting is the only honest way to do it. Consciously or lubliminally, you are affected by your knowledge of the brand. If you want to know how much, just hit the blind tasting sites and listen to the apologias, rationales, hesitations, enhancements, and qualifications after the brand is revealed. Example here: "cloyingly sweet" (pre-reveal) vs "I'd buy this all day long" (post-reveal). No. Give a description of the aromas and tastes, a grade in numbers or letters, and then the price you'd pay. And then leave it alone. Don't second guess yourself. I know the process intimately, having been an audio reviewer for 20 years and I know the pressure to not give a well known manufacturer a mediocre grade. But ultimately it's your reputation for honesty that counts. The only other valid way to go about it is a long term usage approach. Sip it for 2-3 weeks and identify the characteristics that persist from session to session.
Thank you for confirming my suspicions. It's always nice to hear from a legitimate, honest, knowledgeable expert. Preferably one who doesn't believe that "knowing what's in the glass can make something taste better, and that's a good thing."
I think there is a lot of overthinking that can go into this as well. It's whiskey. A beverage that is 50% alcohol. If it takes too much time or effort to search through that to find pleasing notes, then try something else.
For the price point, 4 roses yellow label is a great choice. If you are a more seasoned bourbon drinker, which I am, it is smooth but a little watered down tasting. For a in expensive go to not bad just not allot of strong flavor to it. Is a good mellow bourbon and I would recommend you drink it neat vs with water or rocks.
Im definately sure that some pappy van winkle snobs couldnt taste the differences between four roses and the winkle Well done dudes you have my sympathies ! Dont get too spoiled.Theres good value stuff out there!
I tried to get into scotch but my first bottle was jwr. I haven’t bought anything else. That shits disgusting. I keep it around for my drunk uncle, who would drink seth rogens bathwater if it was mixed with grain. 😂
I agree with its sometimes hard to go from barrel proof to lesser bourbons. Thought the sweetness was going to take its toll on review. Still need to pick up Four Roses bottle... Soon. It is payday.
Great and honest review,that's why I like blind tests and nothing else!Actually,blind test make people realize how "blind" they are in this world of fake-false claims,brand names..people no longer rely on their feelings,tastes and smells,even eyes..they just try to be and to do what the others tell them to.That's why are people scared,dazed and confuzed after blind test.They feel cheated,betrayed.Most people won"t even accept the fact that something can be good even if it's cheap..In this case,Four Roses is a proof that not only rich people can drink great bourbon or whisky.Greatings from Serbia,land of Great Slivovitz Rakija(plum brandy). Ps.Try "Yebiga Prva",slivovitz by Billy Gould(bass player Faith No More)!!!
My first and only 4 roses was a barrel strength OBSV store pick! It was great, I bought the small batch but haven’t cracked it yet. Looks like I’d better grab a yellow label also! Great review fellas! Cheers! 🥃👍
I started drinking bourbon with four roses and liked it a lot. These days while it’s still enjoyable feel like it’s too much cinnamon for my taste (probably why you guys thought it was a higher proof). The price on this one is continuing to climb and now I feel like there are way to many bourbons that wreck this one for the money. On another note I will say that I too randomly stumbled upon WT 101 later on in my bourbon career, years after puking it up in college, and it has become a regular go to as well lol. These days yellow label and wt 101 are the same price so I bet you can guess how many bottles of yellow label I’ve drank recently 🤣
I did think of one more thing to add. I will say that it has flavor higher above it’s proof. A blind tasting of 80 proofers would be interesting 🤔 I think it would be tough to beat. Might even expose basil Hayden’s for being a total rip off 😂😂😂
Very interesting! You'll laugh but I have never tasted any Four Roses yet. Not because of any negative notions, it's definitely on my list. Just haven't gotten around to it yet. I doubt that there's anything special about 80 proof. Many whiskies are very mediocre at legal minimum. Rather I think some spirits are so good that they're good even at 80 proof. I'm currently finishing off a bottle of Cragganmore 12 (40%, chill-filtered, E150a added) and I smile with every sip. And it takes water like 92 proof. And that's even though I am a firm believer in NCF and higher proof (and age statements and no added colors).
As a general personal rule, I avoid anything 80 proof. To me it says "we'd water out down more, but it's illegal". But every now and then there's some that are really good
@@BourbonBlind I feel the same way. I don't avoid 80 proof with single malts, because some distilleries just don't offer a choice and sometimes the value is there. I.e. that Cragganmore 12. I'd never buy it at retail but it was discounted, so it was a good buy and a great drink. FRYL is clearly also an exception to the rule 😎
@@RD-mx7zi thanks. I feel like Dalwhinnie is overpriced where I am and never on sale. I'll try it some day. I love Craigellachie 13, have a 1L bottle from duty-free ($50). Instantly likable.
I absolutely love seeing videos like this one. I love seeing a $20 bottle that blows away the hosts, appreciating true Bourbon, flavor and enjoyment, then finding out it is a basic Bourbon. It is like getting together with an old friend and catching up. The first Bourbon this type of thing happened with me was re-discovering Wild Turkey 101. I love this channel because of the simple honesty of Blind Tasting. Thank you for these videos.
Thank you so much John! I honestly get more excited about finding cheap bourbon that is fantastic than expensive bourbon these days
Big thumbs up for this review. This one embodies what blind reviewing are for. Break the marketing pitch, and enjoy bourbon. Great job!
Thanks David! Cheers!
The host(ess) is extremely intelligent. We just started watching the videos and it stands out.
This is probably my favorite bourbon I’ve had. Will take recommendations for anyone’s opinion on better ones though please.
Just like this whiskey, your channel punches well above its weight class :) Wonderful blind taste test! Interesting results.
Thank you sir! Sadly reviews don't bring in as many viewers as the click bait titles, but oh well, we enjoy it!
I usually keep two bottles of 4R on my shelf - the single barrel is my absolute favorite bourbon to drink neat, hands down. It is darn near perfect in my book. Yellow label is the other bottle. It is low proof but smooth with a solid flavor profile, and it only gets better as the bottle empties. It’s a great dram when you want something neat and pleasing but not overly challenging. Small Batch, for whatever reason, just never wows me. It’s not bad, but at $36 I want it to be better than good. I want to like it, but when SB is only 4-5 dollars more, my decision is a no-brainer.
I feel the same small batch never appealed to me but the other tiers are great
Imo by far the best bottle on the market for under $20-25
Agreed! Definitely under rated
I really respect you guys putting these out there. This is real life.... 😂😂😂
Haha, thanks Kerino! We try to do as little editing as possible and keep it real. We want you to feel like you are with us
A great bourbon. This & WT 80 or 101 are great old fashioneds if thats what u got.
I’m with the host, Yellow Label is always on my shelf because you can’t much beat it in any bourbon cocktail!
The Mustache abides!!!
Laughs aside excellent, thought provoking questions. I like how he challenges the norms. Excellent review! looks like you had a lot of fun with this one. Great to see. ;)
Thanks Jay! We need to have you back on again!
@@BourbonBlind Yeah, I would have liked Jay's opinion on this one.
Most legit reviews on youtube!
Best bang for your buck bourbon
This was awesome buddy! Cheers! Definitely a sweet one but a great budget bourbon.
Thanks Jason! It is definitely one to keep it on the shelf at all times
Blind tasting is the only honest way to do it. Consciously or lubliminally, you are affected by your knowledge of the brand. If you want to know how much, just hit the blind tasting sites and listen to the apologias, rationales, hesitations, enhancements, and qualifications after the brand is revealed. Example here: "cloyingly sweet" (pre-reveal) vs "I'd buy this all day long" (post-reveal).
No. Give a description of the aromas and tastes, a grade in numbers or letters, and then the price you'd pay. And then leave it alone. Don't second guess yourself. I know the process intimately, having been an audio reviewer for 20 years and I know the pressure to not give a well known manufacturer a mediocre grade. But ultimately it's your reputation for honesty that counts.
The only other valid way to go about it is a long term usage approach. Sip it for 2-3 weeks and identify the characteristics that persist from session to session.
I agree 100% Joey. Can you send me an email? I'm pretty big into audio myself and would love to "talk shop" if you are up for it.
Thank you for confirming my suspicions. It's always nice to hear from a legitimate, honest, knowledgeable expert. Preferably one who doesn't believe that "knowing what's in the glass can make something taste better, and that's a good thing."
I think there is a lot of overthinking that can go into this as well. It's whiskey. A beverage that is 50% alcohol. If it takes too much time or effort to search through that to find pleasing notes, then try something else.
enjoying a glass right now...this video is why i dig this channel... love it Kyle !
Thanks Chris!
Four roses yellow lable is a great starter, neat drinking burbon for my palate and tasty.
For the price point, 4 roses yellow label is a great choice. If you are a more seasoned bourbon drinker, which I am, it is smooth but a little watered down tasting. For a in expensive go to not bad just not allot of strong flavor to it. Is a good mellow bourbon and I would recommend you drink it neat vs with water or rocks.
Agreed Erik!
Im definately sure that some pappy van winkle snobs couldnt taste the differences between four roses and the winkle
Well done dudes you have my sympathies ! Dont get too spoiled.Theres good value stuff out there!
Definitely! You should check out our video on 5 Bourbon better than Pappy video, you'd like it ;)
I'll take 4 roses over j walker red , eny day , lol
I tried to get into scotch but my first bottle was jwr. I haven’t bought anything else. That shits disgusting. I keep it around for my drunk uncle, who would drink seth rogens bathwater if it was mixed with grain. 😂
👍 right heard that Johnnie Walker's rough
Your power sockets look like surprised emojis. Some of the results from your blind tastings are really surprising!
Thanks! Haha, yeah, newer videos I cut them out of the frame, I never liked that part
@@BourbonBlind enjoying your videos during coronavirus lockdown here in Scotland UK.
Thanks James! We're in the same boat here, cheers!
I never seen yellow label Four Roses with a screw cap. Not in any stores ive got it from, thats different
Older bottle
Great Distillery! Love there lineup! Cheer's
I agree with its sometimes hard to go from barrel proof to lesser bourbons. Thought the sweetness was going to take its toll on review. Still need to pick up Four Roses bottle... Soon. It is payday.
It sounds like today is the perfect day to pick one up! Let us know what you think about it
Great and honest review,that's why I like blind tests and nothing else!Actually,blind test make people realize how "blind" they are in this world of fake-false claims,brand names..people no longer rely on their feelings,tastes and smells,even eyes..they just try to be and to do what the others tell them to.That's why are people scared,dazed and confuzed after blind test.They feel cheated,betrayed.Most people won"t even accept the fact that something can be good even if it's cheap..In this case,Four Roses is a proof that not only rich people can drink great bourbon or whisky.Greatings from Serbia,land of Great Slivovitz Rakija(plum brandy).
Ps.Try "Yebiga Prva",slivovitz by Billy Gould(bass player Faith No More)!!!
I couldn't agree more! Cheers from Tennessee!
My first and only 4 roses was a barrel strength OBSV store pick! It was great, I bought the small batch but haven’t cracked it yet. Looks like I’d better grab a yellow label also! Great review fellas! Cheers! 🥃👍
Good stuff Press Man!
@@RD-mx7zi YES! There are some great OESO picks right now, they are all the rage in the 4R community.
I started drinking bourbon with four roses and liked it a lot. These days while it’s still enjoyable feel like it’s too much cinnamon for my taste (probably why you guys thought it was a higher proof). The price on this one is continuing to climb and now I feel like there are way to many bourbons that wreck this one for the money. On another note I will say that I too randomly stumbled upon WT 101 later on in my bourbon career, years after puking it up in college, and it has become a regular go to as well lol. These days yellow label and wt 101 are the same price so I bet you can guess how many bottles of yellow label I’ve drank recently 🤣
I did think of one more thing to add. I will say that it has flavor higher above it’s proof. A blind tasting of 80 proofers would be interesting 🤔 I think it would be tough to beat. Might even expose basil Hayden’s for being a total rip off 😂😂😂
Very entertaining. Great job guys!
Thanks Nicholas!
bud lite review pls
Now some bastard at Four Roses is watching this thinking yeah, now we can sell this for $55-65.... DON'T GIVE THEM IDEAS!
I know! I'm sorry!
For $20 ...good budget bourbon for sure
I completely agree, but I think the small batch is the best buy, but the single barrel taste the best
i get a bit of rye influence on this dram
Im poor but i can afford this and wt 101 and I’m fine with that. 👍🏼
Great bottles!
The only water a bourbon needs is 3 ice cubes
How about review PURE KENTUCKY BOURBON
You got it Shawn!
Dear GOD say cloying again! Say it! Say it!
Cloying! 😂
What if someone remembers what Alex K recommended? 😉
The Seinfeld response is..... not there's anything wrong with that
Very interesting! You'll laugh but I have never tasted any Four Roses yet. Not because of any negative notions, it's definitely on my list. Just haven't gotten around to it yet. I doubt that there's anything special about 80 proof. Many whiskies are very mediocre at legal minimum. Rather I think some spirits are so good that they're good even at 80 proof. I'm currently finishing off a bottle of Cragganmore 12 (40%, chill-filtered, E150a added) and I smile with every sip. And it takes water like 92 proof. And that's even though I am a firm believer in NCF and higher proof (and age statements and no added colors).
As a general personal rule, I avoid anything 80 proof. To me it says "we'd water out down more, but it's illegal". But every now and then there's some that are really good
@@BourbonBlind I feel the same way. I don't avoid 80 proof with single malts, because some distilleries just don't offer a choice and sometimes the value is there. I.e. that Cragganmore 12. I'd never buy it at retail but it was discounted, so it was a good buy and a great drink. FRYL is clearly also an exception to the rule 😎
@@RD-mx7zi thanks. I feel like Dalwhinnie is overpriced where I am and never on sale. I'll try it some day. I love Craigellachie 13, have a 1L bottle from duty-free ($50). Instantly likable.
@@RD-mx7zi stop looking into my whisky cabinet! 😀 (I am mainly a single malt geek dabbling in some bourbon).
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