Four Roses Small Batch, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
First released in 2006, this expression combines four recipes (mash bill + yeast strain) to achieve exceptional balance and the perfect trade-up option from the base Four Roses Bourbon. Easy to drink neat, on the rocks, or in whiskey-forward or classic cocktails. This product has aged a minimum of 6-7 years and is bottled at 90 proof (45 % ABV).
2. OBSK = Mash Bill B + Yeast K
3. OBSO = Mash Bill B + Yeast O
7. OESK = Mash Bill E + Yeast K
8. OESO = Mash Bill E + Yeast O
Four Roses Small Batch Select, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
First released in 2019, this expression comprises six different recipes with a uniquely complex, herbal-forward flavor profile. This product has aged a minimum of 6-7 years, is non-chill filtered, and bottled at 104 (52 % ABV).
1. OBSV = Mash Bill B + Yeast V
2. OBSK = Mash Bill B + Yeast K
5. OBSF = Mash Bill B + Yeast F
6. OESV = Mash Bill E + Yeast V
7. OESK = Mash Bill E + Yeast K
10. OESF = Mash Bill E + Yeast F
Four Roses Recipe Decoder (Mash Bill + Yeast Strain)
Two Mash Bills
B = 60 % Corn, 35 % Rye, 5 % Malted Barley
E = 75 % Corn, 20 % Rye, 5 % Malted Barley
Five Proprietary Yeast Strain
V = Delicate Fruitiness
K = Light Spice
O = Rich Fruitiness
Q = Floral Essence
F = Herbal Notes
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