The drop date for one of the most anticipated releases of the year has been set: Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2026 will come out on October 10. That also means we now know the details for this annualized limited release bourbon, the 19th in its series.
Non-chill filtered and bottled at 109.2 proof, the 2026 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon combines four hand-selected batches aged 14 to 23 years. Chosen from Four Roses’ 10 distinct bourbon recipes, this year’s features a 14-year-old OBSK, a 14-year-old OESK, a 15-year-old OESV, and a 23-year-old OESK.
“This has been an incredibly exciting year for Four Roses as we’ve explored new frontiers and introduced releases unlike anything we’ve done before,” said Brent Elliott, Four Roses Master Distiller. “Limited Edition Small Batch gives us a chance to return to a tradition we look forward to every year and celebrate the blending and craftsmanship at the heart of Four Roses. This year’s release brings together four exceptional batches, each over a decade in age, showcasing just how much depth and character we can create from the recipes that make Four Roses so unique.”
Four Roses will release approximately 16,800 bottles of its 2026 Limited Edition Small Batch at a suggested retail price of $249. The release will be available at select retailers nationwide and at the Four Roses Distillery Visitor Centers in Lawrenceburg, KY beginning October 10, while supplies last.
