{"product_id":"four-roses-visitor-selection-2021-aged-20-years","title":"Four Roses Visitor Selection 2021 Aged 20 Years","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 years. Distillery exclusive. The 2021 Four Roses Visitor Selection — one of the oldest single-recipe Four Roses expressions ever released, available only at the Lawrenceburg distillery visitor center or through specialty retailers with allocation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFour Roses produces 10 distinct recipes from two mashbills crossed with five proprietary yeast strains. The Visitor Selection is an annually changing single-recipe, single-barrel expression available exclusively through the distillery's visitor program in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky — making it essentially unavailable through standard retail channels. The 2021 edition at 20 years is extraordinary even within this exclusive program: 20-year Four Roses single barrel is among the oldest age-statement expressions the distillery has commercially released.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe OESV recipe — low-rye mashbill (75% corn, 20% rye, 5% barley) with the V yeast strain (delicate fruit and cream character) — produces one of Four Roses' most elegant and fruit-forward profiles. At 20 years, that delicate fruit character has been joined by deep oak integration, dried fruit concentration, and the complexity of two decades of Kentucky barrel cycling. Non-chill filtered, preserving the full aromatic range and natural mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very deep amber from 20 years of barrel contact.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e The OESV's characteristic delicate fruit elevated by 20 years of maturation — dried orchard fruit, vanilla, and caramel with a deep oak foundation.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant and concentrated — the low-rye mashbill's softness carrying the 20-year oak integration in a seamlessly balanced expression.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long — the OESV recipe's fruit notes evolving through an extended, warm 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\u003eRecipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e OESV (low-rye mashbill, delicate fruit \u0026amp; cream yeast)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021 Visitor Selection — distillery exclusive\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 Four Roses Visitor Selection?\u003c\/strong\u003e An annually changing single-recipe, single-barrel expression available exclusively through the Four Roses Distillery visitor center in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Each year uses a different recipe and age. The 2021 at 20 years is one of the most age-forward Visitor Selections released.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does OESV mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e O = Four Roses distillery, E = low-rye mashbill (75% corn, 20% rye, 5% barley), S = straight whiskey, V = V yeast strain (delicate fruit and cream character). The low-rye OE mashbill produces a softer, more fruit-forward base than the high-rye OB mashbill.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is a 20-year Four Roses significant?\u003c\/strong\u003e Most Four Roses production is consumed between 10 and 16 years. The Single Barrel standard expression is 10 years; the LE Small Batch typically tops out at 14–16 years for its oldest component. A 20-year single barrel from OESV represents two full decades of Kentucky aging — exceptional depth from a recipe known for elegance rather than power.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2021 Visitor Selection still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 unit in current stock — not available through standard retail channels.\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 Four Roses Visitor Selection?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"An annually changing single-recipe, single-barrel expression available exclusively through the Four Roses Distillery visitor center. 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