The Four Roses Small Batch is a refined expression of Kentucky bourbon craftsmanship, smooth, balanced, and deeply flavorful. Rooted in over 130 years of heritage, Four Roses is one of the few distilleries that blends artistry with science through its ten unique bourbon recipes. This Small Batch bottling brings together four carefully selected recipes, hand-chosen by the Master Distiller for their perfect harmony of richness and elegance. It’s a bourbon that bridges tradition and sophistication, approachable yet full of depth, just as Four Roses intended.

Product Details:

Brand: Four Roses | Category: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | ABV: 45% | Origin: USA (Kentucky) | Mash Bill: Blend of Four Bourbon Recipes | Volume: 700ml

Tasting Profile:

Nose: Enticing aromas of ripe red berries, honey, vanilla, and hints of oak spice and caramel.
Palate: Smooth and well-rounded. Layers of sweet apricot, creamy toffee, baking spice, and rich oak unfold with soft, mellow warmth. The texture is velvety and balanced, revealing both sweetness and structure.
Finish: Long, gentle, and satisfying, lingering notes of vanilla, fruit, and spice that invite another sip.

Production Details:

Four Roses crafts its bourbon using two mash bills and five yeast strains, resulting in ten distinct recipes. The Small Batch is a blend of four of these, each aged 6 to 7 years, hand-selected to achieve balance and complexity. Aged in new charred American oak barrels, the bourbon is bottled at 45% ABV to retain full flavor without harshness, a perfect equilibrium of strength and smoothness.

Perfect For:

Perfect for those who enjoy elegant, fruit-forward bourbon with a refined structure. Ideal for sipping neat, over ice, or as the foundation for elevated cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour.

Expert Notes:

Whisky writers often describe Four Roses Small Batch as “the quintessential modern bourbon”, balanced, complex, and consistently excellent. Its combination of fruit, spice, and oak delivers both depth for connoisseurs and accessibility for newcomers.

Customer Reviews:

“Silky smooth with just the right amount of spice, always a pleasure.”   Mark H.
“A perfect everyday bourbon, refined, balanced, and beautifully made.”   Jessica T.
“Sweet fruit and oak in harmony. You can taste the craftsmanship.”   Thomas L.

Interesting Fact:

The Four Roses name dates back to the late 1800s, inspired by a romantic story: the founder’s proposal was accepted when his beloved wore a corsage of four red roses to a grand ball. That symbol of passion and devotion remains on every bottle today.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve neat or over a large ice cube to emphasize its honeyed sweetness and soft spice. For a cocktail serve, mix 50ml Four Roses Small Batch, 10ml sugar syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters, stir over ice and garnish with an orange peel for a perfectly balanced Old Fashioned.

Distillery Background:

Founded in 1888 in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, Four Roses Distillery has long been celebrated for its unique dual-mash and multi-yeast approach, a method that allows precise blending for character and consistency. Revered for its floral, fruit-forward style, Four Roses continues to represent the elegance of Kentucky bourbon. The Small Batch is the distillery’s signature balance of art and precision, a timeless bourbon that’s smooth, nuanced, and unmistakably Four Roses.