Four Roses Small Batch is a refined Kentucky straight bourbon crafted from a carefully selected combination of four distinct bourbon recipes from the Four Roses portfolio. Unlike many distilleries that rely on a single mash bill, Four Roses uniquely produces ten different bourbon recipes, created from two mash bills and five proprietary yeast strains. The Small Batch expression blends four of these recipes to achieve balance, richness, and complexity. Aged in new charred American oak barrels and bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV), it showcases the brand’s hallmark elegance and floral spice.
This expression highlights Four Roses' softer, fruit-driven house style, balancing sweetness, spice, and oak without overwhelming intensity. The use of high-rye mash bills contributes vibrant spice and structure, while extended maturation ensures depth and smooth integration.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Warm golden amber with bright clarity and medium, well-defined legs.
Aroma
Ripe red berries and sweet caramel lead, followed by vanilla, light oak, and delicate floral notes. Subtle hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and fresh grain add aromatic complexity.
Palate
Smooth and rounded. Sweet toffee and honey open the palate, unfolding into flavors of ripe plum, cherry, and creamy vanilla. Mid-palate reveals gentle rye spice, toasted oak, and soft baking spice that provide structure and balance.
Finish
Medium-long and warming, with lingering caramel sweetness, light spice, and a clean, slightly dry oak fade.
