Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Travel Retail Exclusive 100 cl 40%

Five yeast strains, two mash bills, ten recipes — Four Roses' core range is the sum of the most complex bourbon approach in Kentucky.

Expert description

This 100 cl edition of Four Roses' core range is a Travel Retail Exclusive, sold mainly at airports and duty-free stores. Same recipe and strength as the standard 70 cl bottle. Four Roses was founded in 1888 by Paul Jones Jr. The story behind the name has it that Jones proposed to a Southern belle who said yes while wearing a corsage of four roses — hence the brand's name. The current distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, was built in 1910 in an unusual Spanish Mission style and has been on the US National Register of Historic Places since 2000.

Four Roses is known in the bourbon world for using no fewer than 10 different recipes, combining the house's five yeast strains with two different mash bills. Each yeast strain brings its own character — from spicy and floral to fruity and herbal — giving the distillery an unusually broad flavour palette to blend from.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is light and floral with caramel, fruit and a hint of spice.

Palate

The palate is soft and balanced with caramel, ripe fruit and light spice.

Finish

The finish is short to medium, soft and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Travel Retail Exclusive, 1 liter)
Distillery: Four Roses
Region/Country: Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 100 CL
Travel Retail Exclusive

Flavour profile

Soft · Floral · Fruity · Lightly spiced

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Frequently asked questions about Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Travel Retail Exclusive, 1 liter)

Who founded Four Roses?

Paul Jones Jr. founded the brand in 1888. The name is said to come from a corsage of four roses worn by his fiancée when she accepted his proposal.

What makes Four Roses' production unique?

The distillery uses 10 different recipes, combining five yeast strains with two mash bills, giving an unusually wide range of flavour profiles to blend from.

How is Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Travel Retail Exclusive, 1 liter) best served?

Neat, on the rocks, or in classic bourbon cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

What does 'Travel Retail Exclusive' mean?

It means the bottle is sold mainly at airports and duty-free stores, often in a different bottle size than the one found in regular stores.