Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 80 Proof (40% ABV) | 750ml

Smooth, approachable, and fruit-forward, Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey brings together the distillery’s 10 distinct bourbon recipes to create its signature house style. Produced in Kentucky from two mash bills and five proprietary yeast strains, the bourbon is aged for a minimum of five years before the selected recipes are mingled together. Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle, Four Roses Bourbon offers a balanced profile of fresh fruit, pear, apple, honey, gentle spice, floral notes, and oak.

Key Details

Spirit Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Recipes: All 10 Four Roses Bourbon Recipes

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

Origin: Kentucky, USA

Age: Minimum 5 Years

Barrels: New Charred Oak

Alcohol Content: 40% ABV (80 Proof)

Bottle Size: 750ml

Profile: Pear • Apple • Honey • Floral • Gentle Spice • Oak

Process & Aging

Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is produced using the distillery's distinctive system of combining two different mash bills with five proprietary yeast strains.

The two mash bills 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 fermented with each of Four Roses' five yeast strains, resulting in 10 individual bourbon recipes:

OBSV • OBSK • OBSO • OBSQ • OBSF • OESV • OESK • OESO • OESQ • OESF

These recipes allow Four Roses to develop different fruit, floral, spice, herbal, and grain characteristics before barrel maturation even begins.

The bourbons are then matured in new charred oak barrels for a minimum of five years. Selected barrels from the recipes are brought together to create the balanced house profile of Four Roses Bourbon.

The finished whiskey is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).

Appearance

Golden amber with bright copper highlights, displaying the color developed through maturation in new charred oak.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Light and inviting with fruit, floral aromas, gentle spice, and honey.

Palate: Crisp and smooth with notes of fresh pear and apple, accompanied by honeyed sweetness, subtle spice, and oak.

Finish: Smooth, long, and pleasant, with lingering fruit, sweetness, spice, and gentle oak.

What Makes It Special

The defining characteristic of Four Roses Bourbon is the distillery's unusual 10-recipe production system.

Four Roses doesn't rely on a single mash bill and yeast combination. Instead, it produces whiskey from two mash bills and five proprietary yeast strains, creating 10 separate recipes.

The two mash bills also contain relatively substantial amounts of rye. Mash Bill B contains 35% rye, while Mash Bill E contains 20% rye, giving the bourbon additional spice and structure alongside the sweetness provided by corn.

The five yeast strains introduce another layer of variation, contributing characteristics ranging from delicate fruit and spice to floral, herbal, and richer fruit notes.

Four Roses can use these recipes individually or combine selected recipes to create different expressions.

For its classic Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the recipes are brought together to create an approachable representation of the Four Roses house style, balancing fresh fruit and honey with gentle spice and oak.

How to Enjoy

Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is versatile enough to enjoy neat, over ice, or in classic whiskey cocktails.

At 80 proof, it offers an approachable strength for sipping neat while maintaining enough bourbon character for mixed drinks.

Its fruit, honey, and spice profile works particularly well in an Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, Manhattan, Boulevardier, or Kentucky Mule.

It can also be served over a large ice cube for a softer presentation that gradually emphasizes its fruit and sweetness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the alcohol content of Four Roses Bourbon?

Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).

How long is Four Roses Bourbon aged?

Four Roses Bourbon is aged for a minimum of five years in new charred oak barrels.

What mash bills does Four Roses use?

Four Roses uses two mash bills. Mash Bill B contains 60% corn, 35% rye, and 5% malted barley, while Mash Bill E contains 75% corn, 20% rye, and 5% malted barley.

How many bourbon recipes does Four Roses make?

Four Roses produces 10 distinct bourbon recipes by combining two mash bills with five proprietary yeast strains.

What does Four Roses Bourbon taste like?

Its profile emphasizes fresh fruit, pear, apple, honey, floral notes, gentle spice, and oak, followed by a smooth and lingering finish.

Is Four Roses a high-rye bourbon?

Four Roses uses two mash bills containing 20% and 35% rye, respectively. The substantial rye content contributes spice and structure to its bourbons.

What is the difference between Four Roses Bourbon and Four Roses Small Batch?

Four Roses Bourbon represents the brand's classic house expression and is bottled at 80 proof. Four Roses Small Batch combines four specific recipes—OBSK, OESK, OBSO, and OESO—and is bottled at 90 proof.

What is the difference between Four Roses Bourbon and Four Roses Single Barrel?

Four Roses Bourbon is created by mingling multiple barrels and recipes to achieve its intended house profile. The standard Four Roses Single Barrel showcases an individual barrel of the OBSV recipe and is bottled at 100 proof.

Is Four Roses Bourbon good for cocktails?

Yes. Its combination of fruit, honey, spice, and 80-proof strength makes it versatile for classic bourbon cocktails such as an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour.

What size bottle is this?

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

Pricing & Availability

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, aged for a minimum of five years and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV). Available now while supplies last.

Brand Story

Four Roses has roots dating to the late 19th century and today produces its bourbon in Kentucky using one of the industry's most distinctive recipe systems.

The distillery combines two mash bills with five proprietary yeast strains, resulting in 10 separate bourbon recipes. Each combination contributes different characteristics, giving Four Roses the ability to create a range of flavor profiles from the same production system.

These recipes form the foundation for expressions ranging from the approachable Four Roses Bourbon to Small Batch, Small Batch Select, and Single Barrel releases.

Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey serves as the classic introduction to the distillery's style. Aged for at least five years and bottled at 80 proof, it brings together fresh fruit, pear, apple, honey, floral notes, gentle spice, and oak in a smooth and versatile Kentucky bourbon.