The story behind Four Roses
Four Roses was trademarked in 1888 by Paul Jones Jr., who moved the operation to Louisville's Whiskey Row. Today the bourbon is distilled in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky and aged in single-story rackhouses at Cox's Creek, where the lack of stacked floors keeps temperature swings gentle and the barrels consistent.
What separates Four Roses is arithmetic. Two mash bills (B at 60 percent corn and 35 percent rye, E at 75 corn and 20 rye) crossed with five yeast strains give ten distinct bourbons, each carrying a four-letter code. Standard bottles blend those recipes to a target; single barrels isolate one. In April 2026 E&J Gallo closed a $775 million purchase of the brand from Kirin, returning it to American ownership.
Explore the Four Roses range
The lineup runs from an 80 proof flagship built for mixing up to barrel strength releases that reward patience. Here is how the Four Roses expressions we carry stack up.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Roses Bourbon | Flagship, blend of all 10 recipes | 80 | Light, floral, soft rye spice; built for cocktails |
| Four Roses Small Batch | Blend of OBSK, OBSO, OESK, OESO | 90 | Ripe fruit, caramel, gentle baking spice |
| Four Roses Single Barrel | OBSV recipe, single barrel | 100 | Delicate fruit, cocoa, dry spice finish |
| Four Roses Small Batch Select | Blend of 6 recipes, non chill filtered | 104 | Denser oak, vanilla, long rye close |
| Four Roses OBSF and OESO | Single recipe private barrels | Varies by barrel | Herbal or rich fruit, depending on code |
| Four Roses Barrel Strength 2025 | Limited annual release, uncut | Varies by release | Concentrated, hot, deep oak and fruit |
SpiritFour Roses - Small Batch Bourbon 750mL$39.99Out of stock
BourbonFour Roses - Single Barrel 750mL$49.99Out of stock
BourbonFour Roses - Bourbon 750mL$26.99Out of stock
SpiritFour Roses - Bourbon 1.75L$43.99Out of stock
SpiritFour Roses - Barrel Strength 2019 750mL$299.99Out of stock
SpiritFour Roses - Small Batch Select 750mL$57.99
SpiritFour Roses - Oeso Bourbon 750mL$99.99
SpiritFour Roses - Obsf Bourbon 750mL$99.99
SpiritFour Roses - Barrel Strength 2025 750mL$479.99Which Four Roses is right for you?
Pricing here tracks the tiers the distillery actually built. The 750mL flagship sits at $26.99 when we have it, and the 1.75L at $43.99, both currently out of stock, so call and we will tell you when the truck lands. Small Batch is $39.99 and in stock. Single Barrel runs $49.99 and Small Batch Select $57.99. The single recipe OBSF and OESO bottles are $99.99 each, and the 2025 Barrel Strength is $479.99.
90 proof and fruit forward, it holds up in an Old Fashioned without drowning the bitters.
Uncut, allocated, and worth the shelf space if you already know the ten recipes.
One recipe, OBSV, at 100 proof; the clearest read on the house style.