{"product_id":"four-roses-limited-edition-small-batch-barrel-strength-2017-750-ml","title":"Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch Barrel Strength Bourbon 2017 (750mL)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Roses Limited Edition Small Batch Barrel Strength Bourbon 2017 (750mL)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — 12 to 15 Year | OESK \u0026amp; OESV | 107.3 Proof | 13,800 Bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience a historically significant vintage from Four Roses with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017 Limited Edition Small Batch Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an exceptionally limited blend of mature bourbon personally assembled by Master Distiller \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrent Elliott\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2017 release combines three mature batches:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15-Year OESK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13-Year OESK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Year OESV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this release particularly significant is what all three have in common.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery component uses Four Roses' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“E” mash bill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat made the 2017 release the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst Limited Edition Small Batch in Four Roses history composed entirely of its lower-rye mash bill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination allows the differences between maturation and yeast strain to take center stage, creating an exceptionally fruit-driven bourbon layered with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eallspice, vanilla bean, apricot, stewed fruit, raspberry, maraschino cherry, brown sugar, cinnamon, caramel, and mature oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebarrel strength of 107.3 Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, only approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13,800 hand-numbered bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were distributed in the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Four Roses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Four Roses Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery Location:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lawrenceburg, Kentucky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2017 Limited Edition Small Batch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750mL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12–15 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoungest Bourbon:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOldest Bourbon:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecipes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e OESK \u0026amp; OESV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComponents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15-Year OESK, 13-Year OESK \u0026amp; 12-Year OESV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Four Roses “E” Mash Bill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE Mash Bill:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75% Corn, 20% Rye \u0026amp; 5% Malted Barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 53.65%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProof:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 107.3 Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Barrel Strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Release:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 13,800 Hand-Numbered Bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster Distiller:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brent Elliott\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric Distinction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e First Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch Made Entirely From the “E” Mash Bill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allspice, Vanilla Bean, Apricot, Stewed Fruit, Raspberry, Maraschino Cherry, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon \u0026amp; Light Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA First in Four Roses History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2017 Limited Edition Small Batch wasn't simply another annual release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt represented a first for Four Roses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the first time in the history of the Limited Edition Small Batch series, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eevery bourbon selected came from the same lower-rye E mash bill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Roses produces bourbon using two mash bills:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB Mash Bill:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Corn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35% Rye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5% Malted Barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE Mash Bill:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75% Corn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20% Rye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5% Malted Barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough Four Roses calls E its lower-rye recipe, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20% rye is still substantial by bourbon standards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy eliminating the higher-rye B mash bill from the 2017 Limited Edition, Brent Elliott created an opportunity to explore how age and yeast influence bourbon even when the underlying grain recipe remains constant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15-Year OESK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe oldest component in the blend is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15-Year OESK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreaking down the Four Roses recipe code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Produced at Four Roses Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — 75% Corn \/ 20% Rye \/ 5% Malted Barley Mash Bill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Yeast Strain Associated With Baking Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 years in new charred oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, OESK contributes substantial maturity, structure, and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect characteristics including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinnamon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllspice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaking Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanilla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeasoned Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaramelized Sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe extended maturation provides an important backbone for the fruitier components of the blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13-Year OESK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrent Elliott didn't rely on just one age of OESK.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second OESK component was selected at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat may seem like a subtle distinction, but two additional years in Kentucky oak can significantly change bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 13-Year OESK provides the same baking-spice-driven yeast character while retaining more youthful sweetness and fruit than its 15-year-old counterpart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlending two different ages of the same recipe allowed Elliott to build additional complexity without introducing another mash bill or yeast strain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Year OESV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe youngest component is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Year OESV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt uses the same E mash bill but changes the yeast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV yeast strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is associated with delicate fruit character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat provides the bright fruit at the heart of the 2017 release:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApricot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStewed Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaramel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of OESV and OESK creates an interesting contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne recipe emphasizes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe other emphasizes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebaking spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth begin with exactly the same mash bill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Structure of the 2017 Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe architecture of the bourbon can therefore be understood through three components:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15-Year OESK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep maturity, baking spice and seasoned oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13-Year OESK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpice, sweetness, vanilla and mature structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Year OESV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright fruit, caramel and freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, they create a bourbon that begins with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efruit and vanilla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, moves toward \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echerry and oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and finishes with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrown sugar and cinnamon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster Distiller Brent Elliott described a particular synergy between the selected batches, finding greater depth, richness, and warmth after they were combined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e107.3 Proof — Barrel Strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2017 Limited Edition Small Batch was bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e107.3 Proof (53.65% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was released at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebarrel strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving the concentration of the mature bourbon selected for the blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterestingly, 107.3 proof is relatively restrained compared with many modern barrel-proof bourbons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat gives the whisky substantial flavor intensity without requiring extreme proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit remains clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe baking spice remains defined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mature oak provides structure without completely overwhelming the sweeter components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few drops of water can further reveal the bourbon's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evanilla, apricot, raspberry, cherry, caramel, and brown sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 13,800 Hand-Numbered Bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13,800 hand-numbered bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the 2017 Limited Edition Small Batch were distributed in the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bourbon originally arrived in September 2017 as part of Four Roses' annual celebration of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBourbon Heritage Month\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause each annual Limited Edition Small Batch uses specific mature stocks available to the blending team at that particular moment, the exact 2017 recipe cannot simply be reproduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 15-Year OESK, 13-Year OESK, and 12-Year OESV components were selected specifically for this vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYears later, surviving unopened bottles represent a snapshot of Four Roses' mature whiskey inventory from that period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Brent Elliott Era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2017 Limited Edition Small Batch also comes from an important period in Four Roses history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrent Elliott\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e had become Master Distiller in 2015, succeeding longtime Master Distiller Jim Rutledge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy 2017, Elliott was establishing his own identity through the distillery's annual limited releases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decision to construct the year's Limited Edition entirely around the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE mash bill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e demonstrated the extraordinary flexibility of Four Roses' 10-recipe production system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of relying on dramatic differences in rye content, Elliott allowed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eage and yeast selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to drive the complexity of the final whiskey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly collectible vintage Four Roses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017 Limited Edition Small Batch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel-strength bottling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e107.3 Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e53.65% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBourbon aged between 12 and 15 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15-Year OESK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13-Year OESK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Year OESV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric first for Four Roses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Limited Edition Small Batch made entirely from the E mash bill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75% corn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20% rye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5% malted barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOESK contributes baking spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOESV contributes delicate fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllspice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanilla bean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich apricot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStewed fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaraschino cherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinnamon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaramel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Kentucky oak character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 13,800 hand-numbered U.S. bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster Distiller Brent Elliott release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscontinued annual vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent addition to a Four Roses Limited Edition collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍽️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA discontinued barrel-strength Four Roses of this age deserves to be explored slowly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe neat at room temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a Glencairn or Kentucky bourbon glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow 10–15 minutes to open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience the first sip at full 107.3 Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd several drops of water and revisit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid excessive dilution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with toasted pecans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent alongside dark chocolate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with cherry-based desserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry with crème brûlée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with caramelized apples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent alongside aged cheddar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy as an after-dinner bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompare with the 2016 Limited Edition Small Batch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompare with other Four Roses vintages to explore changes in recipe composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Four Roses","offers":[{"title":"Default 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