Four Roses 125th Anniversary Limited Edition Small Batch (2013)
Distillery: Four RosesYear: 2013Proof: 103.2°Availability: 12,468 bottles
We're celebrating our 125th Anniversary with what our Master Distiller describes as "what could be the best Bourbon we've ever put in a bottle." This year's Barrel Strength Limited Edition Small Batch, created from 3 of our 10 distinct Bourbon recipes, welcomes you to the party with generous creamy vanilla, light oak and cherry cordial aromas. Bright splashes of raspberry and apricot greet the palate, giving way to subtle tones of nutmeg and cocoa. Then mellow flavors of cherry and vanilla bean define the long, luxurious finish in such a way to make you wish you could toast our 125th every year for the next 125 or more. Cheers.
The recipes: OBSV - 18 years • OBSK - 13 years • OESK - 13 yearsCrusader Reviews:SF Crusader: 4.5/5
Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2015
Distillery: Four RosesYear: 2015Proof: 108.6°Availability: 12,672 bottles
If you've ever questioned why we use 10 distinct Bourbon recipes to handcraft our award-winning Bourbon, the rich amber contents of this bottle may be the tastiest answer yet. Three of our exquisite, perfectly-aged Bourbon recipes have been mingled together to create a spirit that gently teases you with ripe cherry, caramel custard and fresh magnolia aromas. Spicy cinnamon and clove flavors give way to subtle tastes of orange peel, apricot and light honey. And the long, velvety finish rewards you with lingering hints of creamy vanilla and fresh spearmint. Here's to this delightfully complex barrel strength work of art. And here's to wishing there was only more of it to be enjoyed.
The recipes: OBSK - 16 years • OESK - 15 years • OESK - 14 years • OBSV - 11 yearsCrusader Reviews:SF Crusader: 4.25/5Notable Third-Party Reviews:Sipp'n Corn: 4.5Drinkhacker: B+
Metze's Select 2015 Medley
Distillery: MGPYear: 2015Proof: 93°Availability: 6000 bottlesMetze's Select 2015 Medley is an Indiana Straight Bourbon produced by MGP, the 2015 Medley is the first time MGP whiskey has been widely sold under its own brand. A blend of three bourbons, the component pieces are:
- 38% 2006 Bourbon (21% Rye)
- 3% 2006 Bourbon (36% Rye)
- 59% 2008 Bourbon (21% Rye)
Crusader Reviews:SF Whiskey: 3.5/5
Old Grand Dad
Distillery: Jim Beam (previously National Distillers)Proof: 80°, 100°, 114° depending on expression
Old Grand-Dad was a distiller named Basil Hayden who made his name by distilling a bourbon whiskey made with a higher percentage of rye. Basil Hayden passed along the art of distilling to his son and then, in turn, to his grandson. It was the third generation distiller, Colonel R.B. Hayden, who honored his grandfather by naming his justly famed whiskey “Old Grand-Dad.”
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
Distillery: Jim BeamProof: 120°Age: Varies, at least 9 years.Crusader Reviews:SF Crusader, Loch & K(e)y 2015: 3.5/5
Woodford Rye
Distillery: Woodford ReserveStyle: RyeProof: 90.4°Availability: Available Crusader reviews:Bourbonooga
Willett Family Estate
Distillery: VariesProof: Cask Strength, single barrel variesProducer: WillettAvailability: Extremely limitedCrusader Reviews:Bourbonooga reviews C17D: 8.65 / 10
Booker's 25th Anniversary Bourbon
Distillery: Jim BeamProof: 130.8°Release Year: 2014Age: Blend of barrels 10+ years oldAvailability: 1000 cases
"The whiskey in this package is the highest grade bourbon made by me here at Jim Beam and it is uncut and bottled straight from the hand."
Crusader Reviews:SF Crusader: 4/5Notable Third-Party Reviews:Drinkhacker: A-Breaking Bourbon: 3.5/5Sipp'n Corn: "top 5 whiskies of 2014"