This bourbon is one of two Four Roses products that are sold only in Japan, with the other being Four Roses Black Label. While this may seem odd, it is important to note that in February 2002, the Kirin Brewery Company of Japan purchased the Four Roses brand trademark from Diageo.
Four Roses Super Premium is a completely different product than what you can buy in the U.S. While it uses the same traditional Four Roses recipes, the ratios for blending are different than what you will find in a other releases. It’s rumoured that 80% of the Bourbon must have been aged a minimum of 8 years while 20% aged 10 years or greater. The bourbon is dumped from the barrel at the Four Roses distillery in Kentucky and then sent over to Kirin in Japan for bottling and distribution.
A well-balanced bourbon, it’s intensely floral and a touch sweeter than most bourbons, with sweet aromas of caramel, vanilla and fruits on the nose. The palate is complex and well-balanced, sweet and fruity. The caramel and vanilla give way to lavender, apple and pear notes, with a long smooth finish.
The Finer Details
Style – Bourbon
Country – United States
Region – Kentucky
Bottle Size – 750ml
ABV – 43%
