Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2020

A hand selection from Four Roses' full library of 10 bourbon recipes. Non-chill filtered. Barrel strength. Each component chosen personally by the Master Distiller.

Four Roses is unique in American bourbon for maintaining 10 distinct bourbon recipes — the product of two mashbills (high rye at 35% and low rye at 20%) crossed with five proprietary yeast strains, each producing a different flavor character. Standard Four Roses releases blend some of these recipes; the Limited Edition Small Batch draws from all 10, with each barrel selected by the Master Distiller for its peak character in that specific year.

The 2020 Limited Edition is non-chill filtered and barrel strength — preserving everything the barrels produced without dilution or filtration. The tasting notes reflect the full spectrum of the 10-recipe blend: apple, orange peel, honey, and vanilla on the nose; apricot, pear, and hints of red berries on the palate; rye spice, light oak, and refreshing fruit on the finish. It is the fullest expression of what Four Roses can achieve when all 10 recipes are given equal consideration.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Rich amber with warm golden highlights.
• Nose: Apple, orange peel, honey, and vanilla.
• Palate: Apricot, pear, and hints of red berries — fruity and complex from the multi-recipe blend.
• Finish: Rye spice, light oak, and refreshing fruit — clean and inviting.

Specs

• Distillery: Four Roses, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Recipes: Exceptional barrels selected from all 10 Four Roses bourbon recipes
• Bottling: Non-chill filtered, barrel strength
• Size: 750ml
• Release: 2020 Limited Edition Small Batch

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What are Four Roses' 10 bourbon recipes? Four Roses uses two mashbills — OBSB (high-rye, 35%) and OBSK (low-rye, 20%) — crossed with five proprietary yeast strains (V, K, O, Q, F), each producing a different flavor character. The 10 combinations produce everything from delicate floral notes to rich fruit to bold spice. The Limited Edition draws from the best barrels of all 10.
• How does the Limited Edition differ from Four Roses Small Batch Select? Small Batch Select is a permanent release blending six of the 10 recipes at 104 proof, non-chill filtered. The Limited Edition draws from all 10 recipes, is barrel strength (higher proof), and is a one-time annual selection rather than an ongoing product.
• What does barrel strength mean for the 2020 edition? Barrel strength means the bourbon is bottled at the natural proof it reached in the barrel, without proofing down with water. This preserves the full intensity and flavor concentration of the aged spirit. The 2020 proof varies slightly by barrel but is in the 115–120 range typical of the series.
• Is the Four Roses Limited Edition 2020 still available? In limited quantities. The LE Small Batch is produced annually in small quantities and not restocked. Finding a specific vintage requires a specialty retailer with legacy stock.