Four Roses Bourbon
Four Roses Bourbon

Four Roses Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey

$69.00
(5.0)
Overview

Four Roses Bourbon is the easy entry point into everything the distillery does. It's a blend of all ten Four Roses recipes, two mash bills and five proprietary yeast strains, brought together into one smooth, approachable bourbon. Aged a minimum of five years and bottled at 80 proof, it's built for anyone just getting into bourbon or after something easy to pour on a weeknight.

Light and fruity rather than big and heavy, with honey and floral notes running through it. A genuinely solid everyday bourbon, and proof that Four Roses' ten recipe approach works just as well here as it does further up the range.

Product Details

Brand Four Roses
Producer Four Roses Distillery (Kirin)
Category Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Style 10-Recipe Blend
Region Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA
Mash Bill 60% Corn, 35% Rye, 5% Malted Barley
Age Statement Minimum 5 Years
ABV 40% (80 Proof)
Cask Type New charred American oak
Bottle Size 750ml
Country USA

Tasting Notes

  • Nose: Floral notes with a gentle hit of spice and honey
  • Palate: Crisp fresh fruit, apple and pear, with honey underneath
  • Finish: Smooth, long and easy, with no sharp edges

Light on its feet compared to a lot of Kentucky bourbon, this one's built for easy drinking rather than knocking you around.

What sets this bottle apart

  • A blend of all ten Four Roses recipes, two mash bills and five proprietary yeast strains
  • Light, floral and fruity rather than heavy or hot
  • Aged a minimum of five years despite the entry level price
  • Multiple gold medal wins at major spirits competitions in recent years
  • A genuinely easy way into what makes Four Roses different from other Kentucky bourbons

Distillery Information

Four Roses has been making bourbon in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky since 1888, working out of a Spanish Mission-style distillery built in 1910. What sets them apart is their use of ten distinct recipes, two mash bills, and five proprietary yeast strains, each bringing its own balance of fruit, spice, and floral character.

Four Roses Bourbon blends all ten of those recipes together into one bottle, built to be the accessible, everyday expression of everything the distillery does. Since Kirin took ownership in 2002, Four Roses has focused solely on this straight bourbon range, and it's built a serious reputation on the back of it.

Awards & Recognition

  • Gold Medal, American Whiskey Masters, 2023
  • Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2023
  • Gold Medal, New York International Spirits Competition, 2023
  • Gold Medal, Ascot Awards, 2023
  • Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2022
  • Double Gold, SIP Awards, 2022

Who this bottle is for

  • Newer bourbon drinkers wanting a genuine, well made starting point
  • Anyone after a lighter, fruitier style rather than a big, heavy pour
  • Drinkers who want a reliable everyday bottle without breaking the bank
  • Fans of the Four Roses range keen to taste where it all starts

How to enjoy

  • Best neat or with a single large ice cube
  • Easy enough to sip any night of the week
  • Works well in a Manhattan or Old Fashioned if you want to mix it up
  • No need to overthink it, just pour and enjoy

Why we curate it

Four Roses Bourbon shows what the distillery is about without asking you to spend big to find out. Ten recipes, one bottle, and a light, fruity style that's easy to drink whether it's your first bourbon or your fiftieth. A genuinely good everyday pour backed up by a serious run of gold medals.

Tasting Notes

PALATE: Crisp fresh fruit with hints of pear & apple

NOSE: Floral essences with gentle spice & honey

FINISH: Smooth, long & pleasant