Four Roses Small Batch Select is the boldest, richest expression in the Four Roses core lineup, and a showcase for what makes this Lawrenceburg, Kentucky distillery so distinctive. Four Roses is famously the only bourbon distillery that combines two separate mash bills with five proprietary yeast strains to produce ten unique bourbon recipes, each with its own character. For Small Batch Select, Master Distiller Brent Elliott hand selected and mingled six of those ten recipes, the V, K, and F yeast recipes from both the higher rye and lower rye mash bills, each aged a minimum of six years. Introduced in 2019 as the brand's first new core product in over a decade, it is the highest proof and the only non chill filtered bottle in the standard range, delivering a richer, fuller, closer to the barrel experience. Bottled at 104 proof and left non chill filtered to preserve every bit of flavor and a lush, oily texture, it offers remarkable depth and complexity for an everyday premium bourbon. Expect a perfumed, fruit forward nose of raspberries, red berries, orange blossom, clove, and nutmeg, a deep, layered palate of apricot, candied fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, black pepper, and light oak, and a long finish of lingering spearmint with a touch of cinnamon and spice. Balancing approachability with genuine connoisseur appeal, it drinks beautifully neat or over a large cube and brings serious character to a high end Old Fashioned or Manhattan. A standout value in premium Kentucky bourbon and a permanent fixture worth keeping on the shelf.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Four Roses Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Kirin Brewery Company |
| Category |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Expression |
Small Batch Select (blend of 6 of Four Roses' 10 recipes) |
| Recipes |
OBSV, OBSK, OBSF, OESV, OESK, OESF (V, K, F yeasts from both mash bills) |
| Mashbills |
75% Corn / 20% Rye / 5% Malted Barley and 60% Corn / 35% Rye / 5% Malted Barley |
| Age |
No Age Statement (minimum 6 years; 6 to 7 year liquid) |
| Maturation |
New Charred Oak; non chill filtered |
| ABV |
52% |
| Proof |
104 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
Tasting Notes
Color: Pale to medium amber.
Nose: Raspberries, red berries, orange blossom, clove, and nutmeg.
Palate: Deep and layered, with apricot, candied fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, black pepper, and light oak.
Finish: Long, with lingering spearmint and a light touch of cinnamon and spice.
FAQ
What makes Small Batch Select different from regular Four Roses Small Batch? Small Batch Select uses six of the ten recipes versus four in the standard Small Batch, is bottled at a higher 104 proof, and is non chill filtered, giving it more depth, richness, and texture.
What are the recipes? It blends the V, K, and F yeast recipes from both Four Roses mash bills: OBSV, OBSK, OBSF, OESV, OESK, and OESF, each aged at least six years.
What proof is it? It is bottled at 104 proof, or 52 percent ABV, the highest proof in the Four Roses core lineup.
Is it chill filtered? No. It is the only non chill filtered bottle in the standard range, which preserves flavor and gives it a richer mouthfeel.
How should I drink it? It is excellent neat or over a large cube, and makes a superb premium Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
Where can I buy Four Roses Small Batch Select online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
