{"product_id":"four-roses-2017-al-young-50th-anniversary-limited-edition","title":"Four Roses 2017 Al Young 50th Anniversary Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel strength. Non-chill filtered. A tribute to Al Young — Master Distiller at Four Roses for 50 years — assembled from the finest barrels of all 10 Four Roses bourbon recipes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAl Young joined Four Roses in 1967 and served for half a century as the distillery's defining creative force — the longest-serving Master Distiller in the brand's history. The 2017 50th Anniversary Limited Edition was produced to honor that milestone: a one-time, barrel-strength release drawing from Four Roses' full library of 10 bourbon recipes, non-chill filtered, assembled to represent the pinnacle of what the distillery's unique multi-recipe system can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFour Roses is unique in American bourbon for using 10 distinct recipes — two mashbills (high-rye OBSB at 35% and low-rye OBSK at 20%) crossed with five proprietary yeast strains (V, K, O, Q, F), each producing a different flavor character. The Al Young 50th Anniversary draws from barrels of all 10, with each component contributing its particular character to a blend that represents Al Young's full creative range across five decades.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber with warm golden highlights.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet caramel and floral honeysuckle — inviting and complex.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh peaches and apricots giving way to fig and rich oak — the multi-recipe blend produces a fruit complexity no single recipe alone can match.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A hint of mint — clean, refreshing, and long.\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\u003eRecipes:\u003c\/strong\u003e All 10 Four Roses bourbon recipes\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel strength, non-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017 Al Young 50th Anniversary Limited Edition\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\u003eWho is Al Young?\u003c\/strong\u003e Al Young joined Four Roses in 1967 and served for 50 years as the distillery's Master Distiller and brand ambassador. He is credited with preserving Four Roses' unique 10-recipe system and overseeing its revival as a premium American bourbon after years of being sold primarily in export markets. His 50-year tenure is the longest in Four Roses history.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Al Young 50th Anniversary differ from the annual Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e The annual Limited Edition uses a hand-selected subset of the 10 recipes each year. The Al Young 50th draws from all 10 at barrel strength — a broader and more ambitious blend. As a one-time tribute release it will not be produced again, making it meaningfully rarer than the annual LE series.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat are Four Roses' 10 bourbon recipes?\u003c\/strong\u003e Two mashbills — OBSB (35% rye) and OBSK (20% rye) — crossed with five proprietary yeast strains (V, K, O, Q, F), each producing a different flavor character ranging from delicate floral to bold fruit to spice. The combination produces 10 distinct bourbons, all from the same distillery.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2017 Al Young 50th Anniversary still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e In limited quantities through specialty retailers. As a one-time tribute release it was produced in limited supply and is now years out of primary distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Who is Al Young?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Al Young joined Four Roses in 1967 and served 50 years as Master Distiller and brand ambassador. He preserved Four Roses' unique 10-recipe system and oversaw its revival as a premium American bourbon.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does the Al Young 50th Anniversary differ from the annual Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The annual LE uses a subset of the 10 recipes each year. 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