Four Roses 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 100 Proof (50% ABV) | 750ml

Bold, balanced, and built around the full range of Four Roses’ signature bourbon recipes, Four Roses 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a higher-proof interpretation of the distillery's classic bourbon. Aged for a minimum of five years and created using a blend of all 10 Four Roses bourbon recipes, this expression brings together fruit, floral notes, rye spice, caramel, vanilla, and oak. Bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof) in a 750ml bottle, it delivers the approachable character of Four Roses Bourbon with additional strength, body, and intensity.

Key Details

Spirit Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Expression: Four Roses Bourbon 100 Proof

Recipes: All 10 Four Roses Recipes

Mash Bills: Four Roses Mash Bill B & Mash Bill E

Origin: Kentucky, USA

Age: Minimum 5 Years

Barrels: New Charred Oak

Alcohol Content: 50% ABV (100 Proof)

Bottle Size: 750ml

Profile: Fresh Fruit • Pear • Apple • Honey • Floral • Spice • Oak

Process & Aging

Four Roses 100 Proof Bourbon showcases the distillery's distinctive system of creating bourbon from two mash bills and five proprietary yeast strains.

The two grain recipes are:

Mash Bill B: 60% corn, 35% rye, and 5% malted barley.

Mash Bill E: 75% corn, 20% rye, and 5% malted barley.

Each mash bill is combined with five different Four Roses yeast strains, producing a total of 10 distinct bourbon recipes.

Those recipes are OBSV, OBSK, OBSO, OBSQ, OBSF, OESV, OESK, OESO, OESQ, and OESF.

Each recipe contributes different characteristics, including delicate fruit, rye spice, rich fruit, floral notes, caramel, vanilla, baking spice, grain, and mint.

The bourbons mature in new charred oak barrels for a minimum of five years before selected barrels and recipes are brought together to create the finished Four Roses Bourbon.

This version is bottled at a higher 50% ABV (100 proof).

Appearance

Rich golden amber with warm copper highlights, reflecting its maturation in new charred oak.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Aromatic with floral notes, gentle spice, and honey, supported by subtle oak and bourbon sweetness.

Palate: Crisp and fruit-forward with fresh pear and apple, complemented by spice, sweetness, and oak.

Finish: Smooth, long, and pleasant, with lingering fruit, spice, and mature bourbon character.

What Makes It Special

The defining feature of Four Roses 100 Proof Bourbon is the combination of the distillery's 10 signature bourbon recipes at an elevated bottling strength.

Four Roses takes an unusual approach to bourbon production.

Instead of relying on a single mash bill and yeast combination, the distillery produces whiskey using two mash bills and five proprietary yeast strains. This creates 10 recipes that can be blended in different combinations or showcased individually.

Four Roses Bourbon incorporates the entire collection.

The B mash bill contains a substantial 35% rye, while the E mash bill contains 20% rye. Both therefore contribute meaningful rye-driven spice alongside the sweetness of corn.

The five yeast strains introduce additional fruit, spice, floral, herbal, and caramel characteristics.

Bringing all 10 recipes together creates a broad representation of the Four Roses house style.

The 100-proof bottling strength provides additional body and intensity compared with the traditional 80-proof Four Roses Bourbon while retaining the same fruit, floral, honey, and spice-driven character.

How to Enjoy

Four Roses 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey can be enjoyed neat, with a small amount of water, over ice, or in classic bourbon cocktails.

Serving it neat allows the combination of fruit, honey, floral notes, rye spice, and oak to remain prominent.

At 100 proof, adding a few drops of water can slightly soften the alcohol while revealing additional aromas and flavors.

Its higher strength also makes it particularly useful in bourbon-forward cocktails. Try it in an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Whiskey Sour, Boulevardier, or Kentucky Mule, where its 100-proof structure allows the whiskey to remain prominent alongside other ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the alcohol content of Four Roses 100 Proof Bourbon?

Four Roses 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof).

How long is Four Roses 100 Proof aged?

Four Roses Bourbon is aged for a minimum of five years.

What recipes are used in Four Roses 100 Proof?

Four Roses Bourbon combines all 10 of the distillery's signature recipes: OBSV, OBSK, OBSO, OBSQ, OBSF, OESV, OESK, OESO, OESQ, and OESF.

What mash bills are used in Four Roses 100 Proof?

Four Roses uses both of its bourbon mash bills. Mash Bill B consists of 60% corn, 35% rye, and 5% malted barley, while Mash Bill E consists of 75% corn, 20% rye, and 5% malted barley.

Is Four Roses 100 Proof a high-rye bourbon?

Both Four Roses mash bills contain substantial amounts of rye, with one containing 35% rye and the other 20% rye. This contributes spice and structure to the finished bourbon.

What does Four Roses 100 Proof taste like?

The official Four Roses profile emphasizes floral notes, gentle spice, honey, fresh fruit, pear, and apple, followed by a smooth and lingering finish.

What is the difference between Four Roses 80 Proof and 100 Proof?

Both are expressions of Four Roses Bourbon built around the distillery's 10-recipe system. The primary distinction is bottling strength: the standard version is 40% ABV (80 proof), while this version is bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof).

Is Four Roses 100 Proof the same as Four Roses Single Barrel?

No. Although both are bottled at 100 proof, they are different expressions. Four Roses Bourbon combines the distillery's recipes to create its intended house profile, while Four Roses Single Barrel showcases whiskey from one individual barrel and one specific recipe.

Is Four Roses 100 Proof good for cocktails?

Its higher 100-proof strength gives it enough structure to remain noticeable in classic bourbon cocktails such as an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, or Whiskey Sour.

What size bottle is this?

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Four Roses 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Pricing & Availability

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Four Roses 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, aged for a minimum of five years and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV). Available now while supplies last.

Brand Story

Four Roses traces its history to 1888 and has developed one of the most distinctive production systems in Kentucky bourbon.

The distillery creates 10 individual bourbon recipes by combining two separate mash bills with five proprietary yeast strains. Each recipe develops its own characteristics, ranging from delicate fruit and caramel to rye spice, vanilla, florals, grain, and mint.

These recipes give Four Roses the flexibility to create different expressions by selecting and combining recipes for a particular flavor profile or showcasing individual recipes through its Single Barrel Collection.

Four Roses Bourbon brings together the breadth of this system by incorporating all 10 recipes into an approachable Kentucky straight bourbon aged for a minimum of five years.

The 100-proof expression presents that familiar Four Roses profile at a higher strength, delivering additional body and intensity while maintaining the fruit, floral, honey, and spice characteristics at the heart of the whiskey.