Four Roses is an iconic name in American bourbon, with roots reaching back to the late nineteenth century. The brand’s story begins in Kentucky, where Paul Jones Jr. registered the name in 1888. Over time, Four Roses built a reputation as one of the most elegant bourbons of its day, eventually becoming the top-selling bourbon in the United States by the mid-twentieth century. After Prohibition, Four Roses continued to flourish, but its path took a unique turn: while bourbon culture in the U.S. shifted, the brand’s focus moved overseas, especially to Japan and Europe, where it became a beloved staple long before the American resurgence of interest in fine whiskey.

What makes Four Roses unique is its remarkable approach to blending and production. Unlike most distilleries, Four Roses maintains two distinct mash bills and five proprietary yeast strains, which together create ten different bourbon recipes. By combining these recipes in different proportions, the distillery crafts bourbons with subtle variations in character, ranging from delicate fruit and floral notes to rich spice and deeper oak-driven flavors. This method gives Four Roses an extraordinary range and complexity, even in their standard bottlings.

Today, Four Roses operates from its historic distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, and its maturation warehouses in Cox’s Creek. Its lineup spans from the approachable Four Roses Bourbon, often noted for its smoothness and balanced fruit character, to more complex offerings like Four Roses Small Batch and the highly regarded Four Roses Single Barrel. Limited edition releases, especially their annual Small Batch Limited Edition, are prized by collectors and enthusiasts for showcasing the brand’s ability to blend nuance and power.

Four Roses embodies both tradition and innovation. It stands out as a bourbon house that honors craftsmanship and scientific precision without losing the soul of Kentucky whiskey-making. Its long history, global legacy, and distinctive production style make it not just a bourbon brand, but a symbol of how heritage and creativity can coexist in the world of American whiskey.