Four Roses Super Premium Japanese Whiskey

Product Description

Four Roses Super Premium: Kentucky Bourbon, Shaped for Japan

Four Roses Super Premium is a rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon blended specifically for the Japanese market, built to appeal to Japanese whiskey drinkers who generally favor subtle, easy-drinking pours over the bold, high-proof style common in the U.S. It's sometimes referred to as "Four Roses Platinum," and reflects the brand's deep, decades-long ties to Japan through owner Kirin Brewery Company, which purchased Four Roses in 2002.

How Four Roses Super Premium Is Made

Every bottle of Four Roses starts with the distillery's signature approach: five proprietary yeast strains and two distinct mash bills, handcrafted into ten separate bourbon recipes, each contributing its own character from warm spice to layered fruit. For Super Premium, master distillers hand-select a unique blend where 80% of the bourbon rests a minimum of 8 years, while the remaining 20% ages even longer, at least 10 years. Once fully matured at the distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, the bourbon travels to Kirin in Japan, where it's carefully bottled at a notably gentle 86 proof (43% ABV), softer than the 90 to 104 proof range typical of Four Roses' domestic releases.

Tasting Notes

Profile: Delicate and mellow, with melon, custard, and pear, layered with mild baking spices, caramel, vanilla, and light oak.

Food Pairings

The melon and pear character in Four Roses Super Premium pairs well with a light fruit tart, soft-ripened cheese, or a simple vanilla custard. Its gentle baking spice notes also complement shortbread cookies.

Serving Suggestions

Four Roses Super Premium is best served neat, allowing its delicate, layered profile to fully unfold without dilution. Given its gentler proof and refined character, it's a strong choice for slow, contemplative sipping rather than mixing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this whiskey made in Japan? No, it's a Kentucky Straight Bourbon distilled and aged at the Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, then blended and bottled for exclusive release in the Japanese market.

How long is this bourbon aged? A blend of at least 80% 8-year-old and 20% 10-year-old whiskies.

Who owns Four Roses? Kirin Brewery Company of Japan, which purchased the brand in 2002.

Explore More

Looking for more from this storied bourbon house? Shop the full Four Roses collection for the Small Batch, Single Barrel, and limited-edition releases, or browse our complete Bourbon collection for more Kentucky straight bourbon options.

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