Four Roses 120th Anniversary Barrel Strength 110.8 Proof
Bourbon - U.S.A. - 55.40%
8 The perfumed aspect might not appeal to all,but the balance on this is great. Recommended.
Four Roses 2009 Limited Edition Single Barrel
Bourbon - U.S.A. - 0.00%
8 Intriguing.
Four Roses Barrel Strength Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon, 15 Years Old
Bourbon - U.S.A. - 52.10%
7 Sugar and spice and all things nice.
Four Roses Bourbon
Bourbon - U.S.A. - 40.00%
7 Even the colour is pale. This is a very gentle introduction to bourbon, but with all the elements.
Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2010 Release
Bourbon - U.S.A. - 55.00%
8 Another unsung hero shows its quality. Excellent layering effect.
Four Roses Single Barrel
Bourbon - U.S.A. - 43.00%
8 Lacking in dimension for a single barrel. Saved by the finish.
Four Roses Single Barrel
Bourbon - U.S.A. - 50.00%
8 A well knitted bourbon. No sharp edges but no excess sweetness either.
Four Roses Single Barrel 2012 Limited Edition
Bourbon - U.S.A. - 54.70%
8 A muscular character. A dash of water tames it.
Four Roses Single Barrel LE 2011
Bourbon - U.S.A. - 56.00%
8 Big flavour delivery. A sipper, but with one cube of ice or water on the side.
Four Roses Small Batch 2012
Bourbon - U.S.A. - 55.70%
8 Great balance. Bold but with finesse. Very Four Roses in fact.
Packing a punch
Four Roses Bourbon and Rocky Balboa have a lot in common. They're both well-aged winners with a lot of fans. And now they've crossed paths in the latest Rocky Balboa movie.
Four Roses Yellow Kentucky...
March 2007, Issue 62, page 7
4 Roses blooming
As most American whiskeys look overseas for new drinkers, Four Roses finds its growth back home. Charles Cowdery investigates.
July 2008, Issue 73, page 14
From the Editor
For us whisky enthusiasts, there are few places we'd rather be than on Islay during the whisky festival (see Dave Broom's diary, pages 20-22).
I had the good fortune to stay on the island as a guest ...
September 2001, Issue 18, page 5
Bringing Bourbon Back Home
Four Roses is in its ascendancy, Marcin Miller finds out why and Dave Broom looks at the technical side that sets this brand apart
January 2011, Issue 93, page 40
Kentucky Roses (Four Roses)
Four Roses has thrived since it was bought by Japanese brewer Kirin. Stuart MacLean Ramsay found out why.
October 2003, Issue 34, page 28
American Icons 2008
This edition we present the Icons of Whisky for America.
December 2007, Issue 68, page 8
Iconic Status
The search starts again to find the cream of the crop in the whisky world. In the second round of voting our focus turns to the USA.
December 2011, Issue 100, page 6
Welcome to Whisky Magazine
Well I am not sure about how the weather is with you, but here at Whisky Towers the faint hopes of any summer, Indian or not, have been dashed by cold, damp days and some startlingly crystal clear, co...
December 2007, Issue 68, page 5
Rising spirits
Bourbon is not only continuing its growth in profitability but is carving out a new premium image for itself. Dominic Roskrow reports
January 2007, Issue 61, page 18
Heading Downtown
America's most famous city hosts the greatest whisky show on earth,we find out more
June 2008, Issue 72, page 9
Finding Nemo
The fifth Whisky Live in Japan not only attracted a sell-out crowd, but it was a major success too. Marcin Miller reports
February 2004, Issue 37, page 16
The BIG Apple
America's east coast metropolis braced itself for the greatest whisky show on earth
June 2007, Issue 64, page 58
American's shooting star
To paraphase an old music expression, it's climbing the drinks chart with a Bulleit.Charles Cowdery on the latest bourbon success
September 2005, Issue 50, page 56
Inspiring Icons
In the second round of voting our focus is on America.
The search is on to find the iconic people and places of whisky
October 2012, Issue 107, page 6
A new frontier
Jonathan McCormick looks at selling bourbon to the Scots.
January 2009, Issue 77, page 20
WORLD'S BEST AMERICAN WHISKEY
George T.Stagg
April 2008, Issue 71, page 21
A blue grass state of mind
Now in its 16th year, this annual event has become the gathering for bourbon fans. Rob Allanson went to find out more.
November 2007, Issue 67, page 56
A true boon in Kentucky
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is one of the year's whiskey highlights. Damian Riley-Smith brought back a suitcase full of fond memories
March 2003, Issue 29, page 24
Rediscovering America
Charles K. Cowdery looks at the changing state of play for the global drinks giant
July 2011, Issue 97, page 18
Too little of a good thing?
Charles K. Cowdery looks at the buzz created by the limited editions market.
February 2008, Issue 70, page 48
Whiskey heaven
It was show time in Kentucky and Damian Riley-Smith found it very much to his taste.
December 1999, Issue 7, page 48
Spine Tingling
Jefferson Chase reviews another whisky laden novel
March 2012, Issue 102, page 70
Future proof?
The world may be going somewhere in a handbag,but the bourbon industry seems to be pretty buoyant at the moment.
January 2009, Issue 77, page 51
It takes Two
Hans and Becky Offringa have combined their respective talents to spread the word about whisky. Dominic Roskrow reports
June 2011, Issue 96, page 31
Expansion demands
Charles K.Cowdery looks at what the US distilling community is doing to meet the growing demand for their products
June 2008, Issue 72, page 46
Maturing nicely
The world's premier whisky event rolled into the English capital for the 8th time,bring with it some of the best whisky in the world.
April 2008, Issue 71, page 12
The cream of the crop
Every year Whisky Magazine holds the Icons of Whisky, the international awards recognising the very best in the whisky industry
January 2007, Issue 61, page 50
Bourbon tastes
Spent any time in Kentucky and you'll soon come across Jeff and Ann McMichael. Dominic Roskrow reports
September 2010, Issue 90, page 35
Innovating the Americans Way
Liza Weisstuch looks at the restriction and innovations from the US distillers
April 2011, Issue 95, page 19
Heading off the trail
Charles K. Cowdery looks at 25 additions to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail to help give you a bigger whiskey picture.
January 2010, Issue 85, page 14
Kentucky's finest
After our Icons of Whisky America lunch we decided not to waste the opportunity of having some of the finest bourbon makers in one place.
December 2007, Issue 68, page 32
The blog boys
Dominic Roskrow meets the brains behind the Edinburgh Blog.
January 2010, Issue 85, page 32
Working with the grain
We investigate the grains to produce whiskey in the USA
April 2013, Issue 111, page 36
Kentucky calling
To really enjoy the bourbon experience of Kentucky you must immerse yourself in the character and culture of the state itself. Our man does exactly that
April 2007, Issue 63, page 36
Whiskies Get Fatter
Naren Young looks at the latest trend of fat washing whiskies
January 2011, Issue 93, page 18
Bourbon in the spotlight
Marcin Miller catches up with some of the key figures in the world of bourbon during the Gala Dinner of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival
December 2000, Issue 13, page 24
The view from the top
More than 30 enthusiasts, including some distillery managers, made their way to the summit of Ben Rinnes recently.
The group were there for the unveiling of a toposcope, or orientation plaque, which ...
June 2009, Issue 80, page 6
The feast of Bourbon
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is starting to attract people from across the world. Dominic Roskrow went to find out why
November 2003, Issue 35, page 27
Mix and mash
Ian Wisniewski asks what the term ‘mashbill' means, and what significance this has for bourbon.
July 2010, Issue 89, page 38
Kentucky swoon
In the latest in our series,Rob Allanson looks to bourbon country
April 2006, Issue 55, page 34
Festival time
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is normally a safe bet.This year,though, there was an unusual excitement to it,too. Dominic Roskrow reports.
October 2008, Issue 75, page 38
How old is too old?
Charles K. Cowdery looks at the best ages for whisky and bourbon.
April 2008, Issue 71, page 52
Whisky Magazine Icons of Whisky 2013
After many months of debate, scrutiny and four rounds
of voting, Whisky Magazine's international panel of
judges has finally settled on the winners. Here we
reveal who has scooped the coveted Global I...
March 2013, Issue 110, page 39
Icons of Whisky 2008
Following months of scrutiny,much debate and exhaustive rounds of voting, we finally reveal the cream of the crop in the whisky world.
February 2008, Issue 70, page 15
The bar in the Bluegrass
Ken Hoskins visits Lousiville's Seelbach Hilton Hotel, where Al Capone gambled away his ill-gotten gains, F.Scott Fitzgerald became so drunk he was physically ejected and Max Allen Jr., Kentucky's leg...
February 2001, Issue 14, page 56
In search of the world's best whiskies
This is the third time we have held the Best of the Best. But as Dominic Roskrow reports, this is the biggest and most ambitious attempt yet to find the world's best whiskies
March 2005, Issue 46, page 18
From Akons to Oak Barrels
It might not seem the most obvious of pairings but as Charles K. Cowdery discovers, pig and whiskey is a match made in heaven.
June 2010, Issue 88, page 56
A state of mind
The state of Kentucky offers the whiskey lover a great deal of choice. But there's plenty for the non bourbon drinker too.
June 2009, Issue 80, page 38
Trying to blend in
What is wrong with American blended whiskey? Maligned and misunderstood, American blends may be due for revival by Charles K. Cowdery.
April 2010, Issue 87, page 46
New Build Bonanza
Charles K. Cowdery delves into the new $50m Wild Turkey Distillery
July 2011, Issue 97, page 14


