Primary Four Roses 135th Anniversary Limited Edition Small Batch 2023 bourbon bottle, front label.
Back Label Four Roses 135th Anniversary back label showing recipe composition and bottle number.
Cork Detail Four Roses 135th Anniversary engraved rose cluster cork detail.
Primary Four Roses 135th Anniversary Limited Edition Small Batch 2023 bourbon bottle, front label.
Back Label Four Roses 135th Anniversary back label showing recipe composition and bottle number.
Cork Detail Four Roses 135th Anniversary engraved rose cluster cork detail.
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Age: 12 - 25 Years (Blend of 12, 14, 16, & 25 Year) | Region: Lawrenceburg, Kentucky | Proof: 108
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Four Roses 135th Anniversary Limited Edition Small Batch is a technical milestone for one of Kentucky’s most storied distilleries. Released in September 2023, this 16th annual installment commemorates the brand's 1888 trademarking by Paul Jones Jr. It is structurally unique within the series for incorporating the oldest whiskey ever used in a Four Roses bottling—a rare 25-year-old OBSV component that provides a foundational depth previously unseen in the distillery’s modern portfolio.

The Recipe Architecture

Master Distiller Brent Elliott leveraged the brand’s unique 10-recipe library to blend four distinct components, focusing on the "V" and "K" yeast strains for a balance of delicate fruit and baking spice.

  • The 25-Year Component: A 5% "top dressing" of 25-year-old OBSV provides monumental oak depth without the typical dryness of over-aged bourbon.
  • Small Batch Precision: A complex marriage of 12yr OESV (35%), 14yr OESK (40%), and 16yr OESV (20%) ensures a creamy, fruit-forward mid-palate.
  • Anniversary Strength: Bottled at 108 proof (54% ABV), the 2023 release offers enough structural intensity to carry the decadal oak while maintaining the estate’s signature elegance.
Sensory Profile

Nose: Allspice, vanilla, and elegant seasoned oak. Layers of cinnamon, clove, salted caramel, and cherry develop with air, alongside worn leather and mint.

Palate: Full-bodied with a creamy, velvety mouthfeel. Entry of honey and oak transitions into a mid-palate of dark chocolate, berries, and nutmeg.

Finish: Moderately long and syrupy. A persistent closing of oak, honey, and black pepper with multi-minute resonance characteristic of elite-aged bourbon.

The Elliott Legacy

While other limited releases chase raw power, Brent Elliott’s 135th Anniversary is a study in blending precision. It sits as the apex of the Four Roses lineup, representing the most balanced expression of their ten-recipe methodology.

"A structural masterpiece that honors 135 years through the patience of its oldest stocks."

Technical Specifications
Distillery Four Roses Distillery, Lawrenceburg, KY
Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Limited Small Batch)
Age Range 12 to 25 Years (Oldest ever in a FR bottling)
Recipe Count 4 Recipes (OESV, OESK, OBSV)
Proof / ABV 108 Proof / 54% ABV
Release Status 135th Anniversary (Sept 2023)
Format Hand-numbered (~15,060 Bottles Global)
Collector Notes

The 2023 Limited Edition Small Batch is a high-priority acquisition for vertical collectors. Not only does it mark a significant historical anniversary, but it also introduced the brand's refreshed packaging design. Because of the inclusion of 25-year-old stocks—a first for Four Roses—demand for this release through the 2023-2024 lottery cycles far outstripped supply. Bottles offered here are hand-numbered, including the original commemorative presentation. Provenance is strictly verified to ensure the highest standard for the secondary market, where this specific bottling has become a foundational asset for the modern FR vertical.

Recommended Serving

To fully isolate the leather and allspice notes of the 25-year-old component, enjoy this bourbon neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature. The 108-proof delivery carries immense textural weight; a few drops of water will broaden the nose and highlight the "V" yeast’s delicate fruit character. This spirit is a contemplative sipper intended for undiluted appreciation of its blending complexity.
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