Four Roses 2018 Small Batch Is Almost Here

Four Roses annual release of their Small Batch Limited Edition is almost here, and this time it commemorates the 130th Anniversary of the distillery. Some experts quibble with that 130 year claim, but that has little to do with the whiskey actually going into the bottle. This year, that small batch blend consists of a 13-year-old OBSF, a 10-year-old OBSV, a 14-year-old OESV and a 16-year-old OESK.

“For this Limited Edition Small Batch, I wanted to create something very special to celebrate the 130th anniversary of our brand,” said Four Roses Master Distiller Brent Elliott. “From the beginning of the process, I focused on building around the unique fruit flavors in our F and V yeast strains, and these flavors shine through in the finished product. As a contrast, I also included a spicy, older batch. By mingling these different flavor profiles, I think we achieved a wonderfully balanced, complex and unique Bourbon. I could not be happier with the result and can’t wait for you to taste it.”

The batch came out at 108.3 proof (54.2% ABV) this year, with a production run of over 13,000 bottles. These are priced at $140 each.