Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Aug 29, 2024
- 4 min read
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About This Spirit from the Maker
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Four Roses Bourbon
For a new or casual bourbon drinker who wants an elevated yet everyday whiskey, Four Roses Bourbon is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that can easily open you up to the world of bourbon.
80 Proof / Aged Minimum 5 Years
TASTING NOTES
- Nose: Floral essences with gentle spice & honey
- Palate: Crisp fresh fruit with hints of pear & apple
- Finish: Smooth, long & pleasant
A Unique Blend of Our Recipes
1 obsv: delicate fruit and rye
2 obsk: rye and baking spice
3 obso: rich fruit
4 obsq: rye and light floral character
5 obsf: delicate rye and mint
6 oesv: delicate fruit and caramel
7 oesk: baking spice
8 oeso: rich fruit and vanilla
9 oesq: Delicate grains and floral character
10 oesf: light grain and mint
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How We Feel About the Spirit
Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A His & Hers Take on a Dependable Cocktail Workhorse
Some bottles earn their place in the Sipping Room because they’re rare, dramatic, or wrapped in a story that feels almost too big for the shelf. And then there are the bottles that earn their spot through something far more meaningful: reliability. Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is exactly that kind of bottle—steady, approachable, and always ready to shine in a cocktail without demanding the spotlight.
This is the bourbon we reach for when we want something we can trust. Something that plays well with others. Something that makes an Old Fashioned taste like it was crafted by someone who knows what they’re doing—even on a Tuesday night.
His Take
Four Roses has always struck me as the kind of bourbon that doesn’t need to brag. It shows up, does the job, and does it well. When I’m mixing an Old Fashioned, that’s exactly what I want. A bourbon that brings enough character to stand up to bitters and sugar, but not so much attitude that it tries to take over the whole glass.
This one hits that sweet spot.
It’s smooth enough to sip neat, but where it really shines for me is in a cocktail. The fruit notes, the gentle spice, the mellow warmth—they all blend into something that feels classic. Familiar. Like the bourbon equivalent of a well‑worn leather chair.
It’s the bottle I don’t have to think about. I just reach for it, pour, stir, and enjoy. And honestly, that’s a luxury.
Her Take
I love a bourbon that feels welcoming, and Four Roses does exactly that. It’s not intimidating. It’s not trying to prove anything. It’s simply good, and sometimes that’s the most refreshing thing of all.
When I’m mixing a cocktail—especially something simple and elegant like an Old Fashioned—I want a bourbon that behaves. Four Roses brings this soft sweetness and gentle floral lift that makes the drink feel balanced and bright. It doesn’t overpower the citrus. It doesn’t fight the bitters. It just… harmonizes.
And for the Sipping Room, that matters. We have our special bottles, our showpieces, our “wait for the right moment” bourbons. But we also need the ones that make everyday moments feel elevated. Four Roses is that bottle for me.
Dependable. Approachable. Always welcome.
Our Joint Thoughts
Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey may not be the flashiest bottle in the Sipping Room, but it’s one of the most useful. It’s the bourbon we reach for when friends come over and we want to mix a round of cocktails without overthinking it. It’s the bottle that makes a simple Old Fashioned taste like a small celebration. It’s the quiet hero of the bar cart.
In a collection filled with limited editions, high proofs, and bottles we’re saving for special occasions, Four Roses stands proudly as the everyday champion—the one that keeps the Good Life flowing one cocktail at a time.
His, Hers & the Good Life That’s what this bottle brings to our Sipping Room.
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Ingredients
2 oz. Four Roses Bourbon
¾ oz. Fresh orange juice
½ oz. Mango juice
½ oz. Honey syrup
½ oz. Lemon juice
2 Dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish Lemon peel
Directions
Add all ingredients into a shaker tin. Add ice and shake for fifteen seconds, or until the cocktail is well chilled. Double strain over fresh ice into the glass. Garnish.
Honey Syrup: Combine equal parts honey and hot water. Stir until honey is dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
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