Four Roses 125th Anniversary 2013 Limited Edition Small Batch
Four Roses 125th Anniversary 2013 Limited Edition Small Batch is a 750mL Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 103.2 proof (51.6% ABV), released in September 2013 to mark 125 years of the Four Roses name, registered in 1888. Master Distiller Jim Rutledge blended three of the distillery's ten recipes spanning 13 to 18 years; per TTB COLA records and Brent Elliott's charity-lot documentation, they are an 18-year-old OBSV with 13-year-old OBSK and OESK. About 4,500 bottles were produced, per the brand. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 51.6% (103.2 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Components: Three recipes, 13–18 years old (OBSV 18yr, OBSK 13yr, OESK 13yr per COLA / Elliott documentation)
- Production: ~4,500 bottles (brand figure), released September 2013
- Master Distiller: Jim Rutledge
- Origin: Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
The Anniversary Blend: Three Recipes, Thirteen to Eighteen Years
Four Roses builds its limited editions from a library of ten recipes — two mash bills crossed with five yeast strains. For the 125th anniversary, Rutledge reached for age: the 18-year-old OBSV brings deep fruit and cream, while the two 13-year-olds (spice-leaning OBSK and fruit-forward OESK) add structure. The result is one of the most sought-after modern Four Roses releases, long gone from primary retail. Explore the distillery on the Four Roses vendor page, or browse our bourbon collection.
Tasting Notes
Per the brand's release sheet: creamy vanilla, allspice and rich apricot on the nose; baked brown sugar, dark cherry, milk chocolate and cinnamon on the palate; a long, lingering finish of vanilla and toasted oak spice.
How to Enjoy
A collector's pour — neat in a Glencairn, with a few drops of water to open the older components. More limited-edition bourbons are in our whisky collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is the Four Roses 125th Anniversary bourbon?
It is a blend of three recipes aged 13 to 18 years — an 18-year-old component with two 13-year-old components — not a single 18-year age statement.
What proof is the 2013 Limited Edition Small Batch?
103.2 proof (51.6% ABV), per the brand's release sheet and the TTB COLA label approval.
How many bottles of the Four Roses 125th were made?
About 4,500 bottles, per Four Roses — released in September 2013 and sold out at retail long ago.
A 2013 anniversary rarity — order Four Roses 125th Anniversary Limited Edition Small Batch online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.