{"product_id":"four-roses-limited-edition-small-batch-2019","title":"Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2019 Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch features a 21-year-old component — the first time in the history of the series. A blend of four exceptional recipes, the oldest of which waited two decades.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFour Roses produces bourbon from ten distinct recipes — two mashbills (B and E) crossed with five proprietary yeast strains — and the annual Limited Edition Small Batch is the Distiller's opportunity to blend the most exceptional barrels from across those recipes into a single, unrepeatable release. The 2019 is a milestone: a 21-year OBSV appears for the first time in the series alongside a 15-year OESK, 15-year OESV, and 11-year OESV.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of 21-year-old bourbon in a Four Roses blend is historically significant. Four Roses' Kentucky climate — hot summers, cold winters — accelerates maturation dramatically compared to Scottish or Irish whisky production. At 21 years in a Four Roses rickhouse, the oak interaction is profound. The result is a blend of exceptional depth, balance, and complexity that only comes from the specific combination of those four recipes at those specific ages.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, rich amber.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and inviting — caramel, dried apricot, vanilla, baking spice, and a deep fruit richness from the aged components.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and exceptionally balanced. Caramel, dark fruit, warm oak spice, and a long, integrated sweetness that reflects the age and recipe diversity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and layered — dried fruit, vanilla, and oak fading slowly into a warm, spiced close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eThe Four Recipes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e21-year OBSV:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mashbill B (high rye), yeast strain V (delicate fruit, cream, spice)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e15-year OESK:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mashbill E (low rye), yeast strain K (full body, caramel, vanilla)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e15-year OESV:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mashbill E (low rye), yeast strain V (delicate fruit, cream, spice)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e11-year OESV:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mashbill E (low rye), yeast strain V (delicate fruit, cream, spice)\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 OBSV (21yr), OESK (15yr), OESV (15yr), OESV (11yr)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019 Limited Edition Small Batch\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 do the Four Roses recipe codes mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Four Roses uses a four-letter code for each recipe. The first letter is always O (for Old Four Roses). The second letter is the mashbill: B (high rye, ~60% corn, 35% rye) or E (low rye, ~75% corn, 20% rye). The third letter is always S (straight whiskey). The fourth letter is the yeast strain: K (full body, caramel, vanilla), V (delicate fruit, cream, spice), O (rich fruit, caramel), Q (floral, spicy), and F (herbal, light).\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the 21-year component significant?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the first time a 21-year-old bourbon appeared in the Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch series. Kentucky's climate ages bourbon faster than most spirits — at 21 years, the oak contribution is profound and the flavor development exceptional. Including it in a blend marks a meaningful milestone for the distillery.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 2019 Limited Edition compare to other Four Roses LE releases?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each year's Limited Edition uses different recipes and ages, making them truly unrepeatable. The 2019 is widely considered one of the strongest in the series due to the 21-year component and the specific recipe combination. It won't be re-released.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable for bourbon beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch is more of a collector and enthusiast bottle — the recipe complexity and age are best appreciated by drinkers who already know and enjoy bourbon. That said, Four Roses' house style tends toward approachable fruit and floral notes, making this more accessible than comparable high-proof or heavily peated alternatives.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"What do the Four Roses recipe codes mean?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"Four Roses uses a four-letter code for each recipe. The first letter is always O (for Old Four Roses). The second letter is the mashbill: B (high rye, ~60% corn, 35% rye) or E (low rye, ~75% corn, 20% rye). The third letter is always S (straight whiskey). 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