Overview
Four Roses Single Barrel is a Kentucky straight bourbon from Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. It highlights individual barrel character within the Four Roses recipe system and is one of the brand’s most respected core expressions.
The standard Single Barrel bottling gives drinkers a more concentrated and specific look at Four Roses than the flagship Bourbon or Small Batch. It is also closely related to the brand’s Private Selection program, where individual recipes and barrels are selected for retailers or groups.
Brand History
Four Roses Single Barrel helped establish the brand’s modern reputation among bourbon enthusiasts. Its focus on barrel individuality, proof, and recipe character made it a natural fit for drinkers who wanted more transparency than a standard batched bourbon.
The expression also laid the foundation for the popularity of Four Roses Single Barrel Private Selection releases, which often highlight individual recipe codes and barrel details.
Who Owns the Brand?
Four Roses Single Barrel is owned by Kirin Brewery Company, part of Kirin Holdings.
Producing Distillery
Four Roses Single Barrel is produced by Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, with warehousing and bottling associated with Cox’s Creek, Kentucky.
Core Products
The core product is Four Roses Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Private Selection bottlings are a related single barrel program covered separately.
Limited Releases
The standard Single Barrel is a core expression, but single barrel releases are naturally limited by barrel yield. Private Selection bottlings and recipe-specific selections vary by retailer, market, and barrel.
Mash Bill and Production Notes
Four Roses Single Barrel is part of the distillery’s ten-recipe system. Recipe code, barrel location, proof, and age details should be verified by bottle, especially for Private Selection releases.
Availability
Four Roses Single Barrel is broadly available in many markets. Private Selection and special single barrel releases are more limited and may sell quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Four Roses Single Barrel?
Four Roses Single Barrel is made by Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
Who owns Four Roses Single Barrel?
Four Roses is owned by Kirin Brewery Company, part of Kirin Holdings.
Is Four Roses Single Barrel bourbon?
Yes. It is Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey.
Does every Single Barrel taste the same?
No. Single barrel bourbon can vary from barrel to barrel.