Whiskey Review: Four Roses Bourbon (Yellow Label)

Introduction Today we’re revisiting Four Roses , one of the most recognizable names in American bourbon. Over the years, we’ve tried several expressions from the brand on Film & Whiskey, including Four Roses Small Batch and Small Batch Select. But Four Roses as a distillery is a much deeper rabbit hole than most casual bourbon drinkers realize. Part of that comes from the brand’s famously intricate production system. Four Roses produces multiple mash bills and yeast strains that combine into a wide range of recipes, often labeled with codes like OBSV or OESV on single barrels. Enthusiasts love chasing those individual recipes to find their favorites. But on this show, we usually focus on core products rather than single barrels, simply because single barrels vary so widely. If we’re trying to give listeners a clear sense of what a brand tastes like, the most consistent place to start is with the core lineup. That brings us to Four Roses Bourbon , commonly kn

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