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US whiskey brand Four Roses Bourbon launches in Australia

By Aiko TanakaAustralia
1 min read
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2014 12 04T082806Z 1546538000 GM1EAC418KE01 RTRMADP 3 JAPAN WHISKY
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American bourbon brand Four Roses has launched in Australia, to be sold exclusively by Vanguard Luxury Brands.

Paul Jones Jr founded the Kentucky Straight bourbon whiskey, which began production and sales in the 1860s and later became a medical whiskey during Prohibition.

Four Roses has 40 per cent alcohol by volume and is aged for a minimum of five years. It has 10 distinct recipes and is made from the combination of two mash bills and five proprietary yeast strains.

It comes with a note of crisp fresh fruit with hints of pear and apple and has floral essences with gentle spice and honey.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which company will be exclusively selling Four Roses Bourbon in Australia?

A.

Vanguard Luxury Brands has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for Four Roses Bourbon following its launch in the Australian market.

Q.

What is the alcohol content and minimum aging period for Four Roses Bourbon?

A.

Four Roses Bourbon has an alcohol by volume of 40 per cent. Each bottle is aged for a minimum of five years before being sold.

Q.

What is the historical background of the Four Roses brand?

A.

Four Roses Bourbon was founded by Paul Jones Jr, with production and sales beginning in the 1860s. It was later used as a medical whiskey during the Prohibition era.

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