Blending together varying bourbons into a bottle is not an unique practice. Most distillers combine a secretive and always-changing mixture of liquor into their expressions. Since bourbon readily varies based on the barrel, location, and age, it’s a way of maintaining a common flavor across bottlings.

One of the facts to know about Four Roses is that they do things a bit differently. By creating unique mash bills, and 10 recipes in the process, and then considering the typical aging variations, the brand creates a broad range of liquor. Such a move allows them to select which expressions to release at an accessible price, like their stellar single barrel, which is one of the best bourbons under $50.

Plus, their recipe system allows consumers to know more information regarding their bottling, a contrast to the typically secretive nature of bourbon. For example, it’s possible to see which recipes go into a Small Batch versus the Select, making it easier to align a bottle with your tastes. Even if you can’t sample their 10 bottle tasting kit, you can visit their website to learn the flavors of each recipe, as well as mash bill. It’s a refreshing level of transparency, all backed by delicious bourbon, making Four Roses a whiskey-lovers favorite.