Four Roses 2017 Al Young 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Small Batch 750mL is an iconic, ultra-rare bourbon released to honor Al Young’s remarkable 50-year legacy with Four Roses. Considered one of the finest limited editions ever produced by the distillery, this masterful blend unites four exceptional bourbons aged 12, 13, 15, and 23 years, each selected from distinct Four Roses recipes to create unparalleled complexity and depth.

Presented in a vintage-style decanter and bottled at barrel strength, this historic release showcases luxurious layers of dark fruit, caramel, vanilla, honey, cocoa, toasted oak, baking spice, and delicate floral tones. Known for its elegance, richness, and impeccable balance, the 2017 Al Young Limited Edition is a true grail bottle for collectors and connoisseurs.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Ripe berries, vanilla, caramel, baking spice, polished oak, soft florals

• Palate: Dark fruit, caramelized sugar, warm spice, chocolate, honey, seasoned oak, delicate floral notes

• Finish: Long, warm, and complex with lingering fruit sweetness, oak richness, and soft spice

FAQs

• What makes this release so special?
It honors Al Young’s 50th anniversary and blends four bourbons aged 12–23 years, making it one of Four Roses’ most celebrated releases.

• Is it barrel strength?
Yes — the whisky is bottled at cask strength, giving it bold, full-bodied flavor.

• How rare is this bottle?
Extremely rare — widely considered a grail bottle among Four Roses collectors.

• Which Four Roses recipes were used?
A curated blend of four proprietary recipes, each contributing fruit, spice, oak, and floral elegance.

• How should I drink it?
Enjoy neat or with a few drops of water to open up its deep and intricate layers.

• Is it a good investment?
Absolutely — this release remains one of the most collectible and valuable limited editions from Four Roses.