Four Roses Bourbon

Four Roses Yellow Label is the accessible entry into the brand's unique 10-recipe production system — a blend of all 10 Four Roses bourbon recipes (two mashbills crossed with five yeast strains) creating the most approachable and floral expression in the lineup, with hints of corn and vanilla, a combination of mint and spice, and a long, soft, mellow finish at 80 proof.

The 10-recipe system is Four Roses' defining production distinction — where most bourbon producers use one or two mashbills and one yeast strain, Four Roses maintains ten distinct recipe combinations that each produce different flavor characters. The Yellow Label blends all 10 together, with each recipe contributing to a more complex final flavor than any single recipe alone achieves. The result emphasizes the floral and fruity qualities that the high-rye mashbill and certain yeast strains contribute, producing a bourbon that is unusually approachable and aromatic for a Kentucky straight bourbon. The go-to recommendation for anyone entering the Four Roses range for the first time.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Floral with hints of corn and vanilla from the blend of all 10 recipes
• Palate: Mint and spice in a simple, mellow, and approachable format
• Finish: Long, soft, and mellow — the accessible Four Roses signature

Specs

• Distillery: Four Roses, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
• Style: Blended Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Recipes: All 10 Four Roses bourbon recipes blended
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Four Roses' 10 bourbon recipes?

Four Roses uses two mashbills — OBSB (high rye, 35% rye) and OBSK (low rye, 20% rye) — crossed with five proprietary yeast strains (V, K, O, Q, F), each producing different flavor character. The 10 combinations produce everything from delicate floral notes (V yeast) to rich fruit (O yeast) to bold spice (K yeast). Yellow Label blends all 10 for complexity and accessibility.