Overview
Four Roses Small Batch is a Kentucky straight bourbon expression from Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. It is positioned as a richer and more layered step above the flagship Four Roses Bourbon while remaining approachable and widely useful for sipping or cocktails.
The brand highlights Four Roses’ recipe-driven production system. Rather than relying on one fixed distillate profile, Small Batch is created by blending selected Four Roses bourbon recipes to balance fruit, spice, sweetness, and oak.
Brand History
Four Roses Small Batch became one of the brand’s key premium expressions as American bourbon drinkers increasingly looked beyond entry-level bottles. It helped introduce consumers to the idea that Four Roses’ ten-recipe system could be used for blending complexity, not just production variety.
The bottle sits between the flagship Four Roses Bourbon and the more specialized Single Barrel, Small Batch Select, Private Selection, and Limited Edition releases.
Who Owns the Brand?
Four Roses Small Batch is owned by Kirin Brewery Company, part of Kirin Holdings.
Producing Distillery
Four Roses Small Batch 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 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Limited Releases
Four Roses Small Batch is a core expression, but the broader Small Batch family includes Small Batch Select and annual Limited Edition Small Batch releases, which are covered separately.
Mash Bill and Production Notes
Four Roses publicly identifies its system as two mash bills and five proprietary yeast strains, creating ten bourbon recipes. Four Roses Small Batch uses selected recipes from that system, and the current blend details should be verified through official product materials before bottle-level publication.
Availability
Four Roses Small Batch is available in many U.S. and international markets. Availability can vary by retailer and state, but it is generally easier to find than Limited Edition Small Batch or Private Selection bottlings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Four Roses Small Batch?
Four Roses Small Batch is made by Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
Who owns Four Roses Small Batch?
Four Roses is owned by Kirin Brewery Company, part of Kirin Holdings.
Is Four Roses Small Batch bourbon?
Yes. It is Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey.
How is Small Batch different from Four Roses Bourbon?
Small Batch uses selected Four Roses recipes to create a richer and more layered profile than the flagship expression.