Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2014

Barrel strength. Non-chill filtered. The 2014 Limited Edition Small Batch from Four Roses — a Jim Rutledge-era selection from the 10-recipe program, assembled at natural barrel proof without chill filtration.

Four Roses' Annual Limited Edition Small Batch is fully documented each year — the Master Distiller publishes the exact recipe combination alongside the release, making every LE a permanent record of that year's assessment. The 2014 is a Jim Rutledge-era release: Rutledge served as Four Roses' Master Distiller from 1994 until his retirement in 2015, building the LE program from the ground up and receiving significant recognition including being named the Whisky Magazine Icon of Whisky for the Americas. The 2014 is among Rutledge's penultimate annual LE selections.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Rich amber from the multi-recipe barrel strength selection.
• Nose: Complex — the Four Roses LE multi-recipe aromatics of fruit, spice, vanilla, and oak at barrel strength intensity.
• Palate: Full-bodied and layered — the 2014 recipe combination producing a complex, evolving expression at natural barrel proof.
• Finish: Long and rewarding — the LE program's signature extended complexity.

Specs

• Distillery: Four Roses, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Bottling: Barrel strength, non-chill filtered
• Release: 2014 Limited Edition Small Batch (Jim Rutledge selection)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Who was Jim Rutledge? Jim Rutledge was Four Roses' Master Distiller from 1994 until his retirement in 2015. He is credited with reviving Four Roses' reputation in the American market and building the LE Small Batch program into one of the most anticipated annual bourbon events. He was named Whisky Magazine's Icon of Whisky for the Americas during his tenure. The 2014 LE is one of his penultimate annual selections.
• How does the 2014 compare to the 2015? Both are Rutledge-era selections — 2014 is one year earlier with a different recipe combination. The 2015 is the final year Rutledge oversaw before retirement. Both are now over a decade from primary distribution.
• Is the 2014 LE Small Batch still available? A rare find — now over a decade from its original release.