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Four roses SBS vs 100 proof SiB recipes?

Just killed the first bottle of bourbon I ever bought, four roses SiB (OBSV 100 proof) over a year later. Given that it had a pour and a half left, oxidation had run its course, and it was not quite as good as I remembered. A but weak/watery tasting. I followed it up with a pour of SBS, which reminded me of everything I love about four roses stuff. I have blinded these two against each other in the past, and came to the conclusion that the SBS was more refined/richer, and the SiB more complex/spicy. For the price, I preferred the SiB. That being said, with the recent releases of the other SiB recipes OESO, OESK, OBSF (2025) and OESQ, OESF, and OBSK (2026, have not seen the last three locally yet) alongside the standard OBSV, what do y’all prefer between any of the 100 proof SiBs vs the SBS?

(Due to my current financial situation, the barrel strength SiBs and limited edition bottles are for future me that makes six figures to enjoy, lol. Don’t mind hearing about them though if they left a good impression/are worth keeping in mind for future prosperity)

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u/-AV8R01 — 11 hours ago
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I did a thing. I’m not sorry.

I give you, Mellow Fancy Corn. Turns out some of the best ideas come to light after a pour. Or three. And after discovering that a knob creek cork fits perfectly, well, what was I SUPPOSED to do?!

u/-AV8R01 — 4 days ago
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Friday, Rye day! What are y’all sipping tonight?

Felt like a rye kinda night. What are y’all kicking back on the weekend with?

u/-AV8R01 — 6 days ago
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Just hoping to get some input on what (Old) Overholt ryes y’all have found to be decent for sipping neat? Kind of hoping to stay sub $60, but still curious about how well liked the more expensive bottles are. As a big fan of the movie Tombstone and Val Kilmer’s portrayal of the famous Doc Holliday, I thought it would be fun to add a bottle to my collection that he reportedly drank. As far as I understand, the more budget bottles are a big departure from the original Rye mashbill that would have been around at the time, but examples like the bonded or 114 are decent if found for a good price. For a bit more money the newer A. Overholt Monongahela mash can be had, and from what I hear pays homage to what the original mashbill and taste would have been in its glory days. Bottles like the 11 and 12 year sound like they are pretty solid, but priced a bit over my head for my current financial situation. Maybe one day though! Anyways, I guess I’m just looking for any favorite bottles, thoughts, or interesting tid bits of info not commonly known about the brand. Thanks in advance for any input!

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u/-AV8R01 — 8 days ago
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My mom surprised me with these Costco grabs as a congratulations on my new job. I’m a lucky guy.

u/-AV8R01 — 10 days ago
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Price paid: $21.29 (MSRP $17.51)

Description: Different. Label that pops on a shelf of otherwise normal bottom shelf whiskey. Old timey look that I personally find appealing. Bright, light viscosity, straw colored spirit.

Bottle info: Bottled and distilled by Heaven Hill (DSP-KY-1). Age: minimum 4 years (Per BiB act, 1897) Proof: 100, 50% ABV (Per BiB act 1897)

Tasting info: Neat, room temp, glencairn.

Nose: Corn husk, vanilla, oak, lemon butter cream, cinnamon

Palate: light viscosity, creamy mouth feel. Sweet corn, dusty oak, vanilla, faint pear.

Finish: Short. Oak lingers, along with aftertaste of corn husk.

Thoughts: Simple, easy sipper, enjoyable. A fun bottle to have on the shelf when the mood takes you. A budget bottle in the best ways, and nothing more.

Rating: 4/10. Would buy again if on sale.

Disclaimer: I am by no means experienced in tasting and reviewing whiskey. This is merely my opinion and thoughts in regards to my experience with the bottle being reviewed. Take it as you will.

u/-AV8R01 — 15 days ago
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I don’t know if this post is allowed, but it needs to be said. u/Quirky_Salad_6870 made a post with the attached picture showing their impressive collection of Jack Daniel’s bottles. As far as I know, their first post in here. Within the first hour, users who will not be named (though they ought to be) posted the following comments aimed at the OP. Now I understand the sentiment, it can be frustrating seeing a bottle you would love to try being used as a display piece. But at the end of the day, they still had to hunt for those bottles same as anyone else. I don’t like it, understand it, or agree with it, but that’s not a reason to get nasty with other users on here. I’d also like to point out that instead of asking if maybe the OP had bought duplicates to taste that were not shown in their display case, y’all jumped to conclusions and insults, leading to them taking post down. That being said, I would like to extend an apology to u/Quirky_Salad_6870 for the behavior of the other members and their comments. This sub is supposed to be a positive place to get to share information, ask questions, and in some cases show off the collection, opened bottles or no. End rant. Delete if necessary.

u/-AV8R01 — 16 days ago