Four Roses Distillery is a testament to American ingenuity and perseverance. Built in 1910 to resemble the architecture of California wineries, the distillery — now listed on the National Register of Historic Places — was one of only six distilleries granted permission to operate during Prohibition. Absent from the US market, (but available in Europe and Asia) from 1953-2002, Four Roses uses 2 different mashbills and 5 different yeast strains to create 10 unique bourbon recipes. Their standard 100 proof single barrel is always made from a mash of 60% corn, 35% rye and 5% malted barley. This Single Barrel is aged for a minimum of 8 years in newly charred, white-oak casks. The high rye content in the bourbon creates a rich, spicy flavor and results in notes of nutmeg and cinnamon. A proprietary yeast culture used to ferment the mash produces a light, fruity balance to the nose, with plum and cherries. The bourbon is well-balanced and has notes of maple syrup and rich baking spice, with a long mellow finish. Enjoy this beauty neat or in an elevated Manhattan!