Hints of rose:  Four Roses to release new limited edition bourbon Master Distiller Selects 12-year-old bourbon for latest limited-edition single barrel

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (April 1, 2011) – Bourbon enthusiasts will truly “smell the roses” when Four Roses’ 2011 Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon hits the shelves this spring.

Master Distiller Jim Rutledge specially selected a 12-year-old bourbon that uses Four Roses’ recipe coded OBSQ, one of ten uniquely handcrafted bourbon recipes produced by the Lawrenceburg, Ky.-based distillery.  Among the flavor characteristics, the new bourbon exhibits aromas of fresh rose petals and it will be the first to embrace the OBSQ formula as a stand-alone bourbon. 

“This bourbon is a perfect example of our Q yeast,” said Rutledge.  “During the selection process when I smelled the samples, the first characteristic that jumped out at me was the fragrance of red roses.”

Along with the aroma of fresh rose petals, the special offering also emits notes of apple, ripe pear, caramel and gentle nutmeg.  Each well-balanced sip offers delicate hints of cinnamon, light rye, pear and raspberry finished off with a rich, creamy maple syrup mellowness. 

“The limited edition selection process is truly rewarding in that each year our team discovers truly sophisticated, well-balanced offerings just as gratifying, if not more, as the previous year,” added Rutledge.  “I believe this year’s limited edition single barrel fulfills our goal in selecting the best of the best for bourbon aficionados everywhere.”

Four Roses’ 2011 Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon is uncut and non-chill filtered with approximately 3,600 bottles to be distributed in May to markets where the brand is currently available.

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