{"product_id":"four-roses-2008-mariage-barrel-strength-straight-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Four Roses 2008 Mariage Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey (signed)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel strength. Non-chill filtered. The Four Roses Mariage 2008 — a barrel-strength, multi-recipe blend from the Four Roses Visitor Center program, representing one of the most exclusive and age-forward expressions in the distillery's annual release portfolio.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Four Roses Mariage series is released through the distillery's visitor center in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky — an exclusive program designed for the most dedicated Four Roses enthusiasts who make the pilgrimage to the distillery itself. The Mariage (French for \"marriage\") concept combines multiple recipes from Four Roses' unique 10-recipe program into a single barrel-strength, non-chill filtered blend, representing the Master Distiller's assessment of which recipe combinations achieve maximum complexity at a specific vintage point.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 2008 vintage reflects the specific aged barrel inventory available to the Master Distiller at that release date — a distinct and unrepeatable combination of recipes at their natural barrel-strength proof. As a visitor center exclusive, the Mariage series reaches collectors outside Lawrenceburg only through specialty import channels — making it one of the most geographically restricted Four Roses expressions available.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich amber from the multi-recipe barrel strength selection.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and layered — the Four Roses Mariage multi-recipe aromatics of fruit, spice, vanilla, and oak at barrel strength intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and evolving — the 2008 recipe combination producing a complex, multi-stage expression at natural barrel proof.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and rewarding — the Mariage hallmark of depth through a satisfying close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four Roses, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel strength, non-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mariage — visitor center exclusive\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/four-roses\"\u003eFour Roses collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Mariage series and how does it differ from the Annual LE Small Batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are barrel-strength, non-chill filtered, multi-recipe Four Roses expressions. The Annual LE Small Batch is distributed nationally through standard allocation channels. The Mariage is a visitor center exclusive — available only at the Lawrenceburg distillery or through specialty retailers with direct allocation. The Mariage is more geographically restricted and lower production than the LE.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Mariage mean in the Four Roses context?\u003c\/strong\u003e French for \"marriage\" — the blending of multiple Four Roses recipes into a unified barrel-strength expression that achieves greater complexity than any single recipe alone. The concept honors the French-inspired naming tradition that runs throughout the Four Roses lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 2008 vintage compare to 2009?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each Mariage vintage reflects a different recipe combination and aged barrel inventory. The 2008 and 2009 are consecutive visitor center releases — each unique and unrepeatable, representing the Master Distiller's assessment of the optimal recipe blend from that year's inventory.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2008 Mariage still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e A rare find — visitor center exclusives from 2008 are over 15 years from their original release.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the Mariage series and how does it differ from the Annual LE Small Batch?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Both are barrel-strength, non-chill filtered, multi-recipe expressions. 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