Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon

From the home of high-rye bourbon, Four Roses Single Barrel delivers a singular, 50% ABV (100-proof) expression chosen from one barrel at peak maturity. Expect graceful power: layered fruit, spice and polished oak in a classically elegant bottle. Equally impressive neat or on a single rock, it’s a standout gift for bourbon lovers and a distinctive addition to any top shelf.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Aromas of dried spice, pear and cocoa drift over vanilla and maple. The first sip is silk over steel—ripe cherry and plum unfurl into baking spice and toasted oak. Mid-palate richness stays poised, never heavy, as hints of dark chocolate and citrus zest brighten the edges. It finishes long, mellow and delicately warming, with lingering fruit, honeyed grain and soft pepper.

Key Details

• Producer: Four Roses (Kirin Brewery Co.)
• Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Single Barrel)
• Region: Kentucky, USA
• ABV: 50% (100 proof)
• Volume: 700ml
• Maturation: Aged 7–9 years in new charred American oak
• Serve: Neat, with a splash of water, or over a single large ice cube

Cocktail Pairings

Let its high-rye elegance lead in spirit-forward classics: an Old Fashioned expressed with orange oils, a Manhattan that frames cherry and baking spice, or a Boulevardier where Campari’s bite meets velvety oak. For lift, shake into a Paper Plane or Whiskey Sour (egg-white optional). On warmer nights, lengthen as a refined Highball with chilled soda and a lemon twist.

Craftsmanship & Story

Four Roses is renowned for its unique system of two mash bills and five proprietary yeast strains, yielding ten distinct recipes. Single Barrel showcases one recipe—most often the OBSV high-rye mash with a delicate-fruit yeast—hand-selected by the Master Distiller. Patient aging and rigorous barrel curation ensure a bourbon that balances aromatic finesse with robust, old-fashioned depth.

Special Features

Drawn from a single cask at 100 proof, this bottling preserves character without dilution. The high-rye mash builds structure—clove, pepper, dried herbs—while long aging layers vanilla, maple and ripe stone fruit. Each barrel offers nuance, yet a house signature remains: clarity, focus and an exceptionally smooth, unhurried finish that rewards contemplative sipping.

Recognition & Accolades

Consistently celebrated by judges and critics:

• Winner (World’s Best Whiskey) – World Whiskies Awards, 2024
• Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2023
• Double Gold – New York International Spirits Competition, 2023
• 98/100 – Global Drinks Guide Ratings, 2023
• Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2018
• Gold – American Whiskey Masters, 2023
• Best in Class – Whiskies of the World, 2023
• Top 100 Spirits Finalist – Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2022

A trophy-laden track record that underscores its polished, collector-worthy appeal.

Food Pairing

Match its cherry-plum fruit and rye spice with smoked brisket, maple-lacquered ribs or charred ribeye. Roast lamb with rosemary echoes its herbal lift; smoked salmon finds harmony with vanilla-oak. On a board, aged cheddar, smoked gouda and prosciutto shine beside spiced nuts and dried cherries. For dessert, choose dark chocolate tart, pecan pie or warm apple crisp.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

Beautifully presented and impeccably balanced, Four Roses Single Barrel is an effortless gift for milestones and clients—and a refined nightly pour for the enthusiast who appreciates character, consistency and quiet luxury in the glass.

Fast, Secure NZ-Wide Delivery

Order online for fast NZ delivery. Lovingly packed with a selection of stylish packaging and a personal message option to complete the perfect gift.