Four Roses Yellow Label Bourbon 1.75L

Four Roses Yellow Label Bourbon 1.75L is a Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 1.75-liter handle format. A Double Gold winner at the New York International Spirits Competition, Yellow Label stands apart as the only bourbon created by blending ten distinct recipes derived from two mashbills and five proprietary yeast strains.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA  |  Kentucky Straight Bourbon  |  Distillery: Four Roses

Production & Heritage

The Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, has roots stretching back to 1888 and is now owned by Kirin Brewery Company. Yellow Label is built on a production method unique in the bourbon world: two separate mashbills — one at 75% corn, 20% rye, and 5% malted barley, the other at 60% corn, 35% rye, and 5% malted barley — are each fermented with five proprietary yeast cultures, yielding ten individual bourbon recipes. All ten are aged in new American oak casks within single-story warehouses, which promote more uniform maturation, then mingled together to form Yellow Label's signature profile.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe pear and fresh floral notes open the glass, followed by a wave of honey and browned butter. A gentle rye spice sits underneath, lending warmth without overpowering the fruit-forward character.

Taste: The entry is crisp yet surprisingly soft, with sweet corn and fresh apple arriving on the front palate. At mid-palate the higher-rye mashbill makes its presence felt through measured spice, while honey and a light caramel sweetness build toward a rounded peak.

Finish: Longer than its proof might suggest, the finish turns syrupy with brown sugar, vanilla, and gentle oak tannins. The texture remains smooth and clean, leaving a pleasant warmth that fades slowly.

How to Drink Yellow Label

Neat or over a single large ice cube is the simplest way to appreciate the ten-recipe blend; a splash of water opens up the floral aromatics. Yellow Label also performs well in cocktails: try it in a Bourbon Old Fashioned, where the honey and brown sugar notes amplify the cocktail's classic sweetness; in a Whiskey Sour, where the apple and pear fruitiness plays off fresh citrus; or in a Mint Julep, where the soft, crisp body keeps the drink refreshing without turning hot.

Best For

• Stocking a home bar with a versatile, high-volume bourbon for daily pours and entertaining
• Mixing a large batch of bourbon cocktails for gatherings or cookouts
• Introducing someone to straight bourbon with an approachable, smooth expression
• Keeping a reliable well bourbon on hand for spontaneous cocktail experiments

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Yellow Label taste like? Yellow Label delivers a soft, fruity bourbon profile led by ripe apple and pear, honey sweetness, and a measured rye spice, finishing with brown sugar and vanilla on a longer-than-expected close.

How does Yellow Label compare to Evan Williams Bottled in Bond? Both sit in the value tier of Kentucky bourbon, but Evan Williams Bottled in Bond is a single-mashbill, 100-proof expression with more assertive oak and caramel intensity. Yellow Label, at 80 proof, leans lighter and more fruit-forward thanks to its ten-recipe blending approach.

Is Yellow Label good for cocktails? Yellow Label is one of the most frequently recommended mixing bourbons in its price range, with enough character to stand up in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan while remaining smooth enough not to overpower lighter drinks like a Whiskey Highball.

Where is Yellow Label made? Yellow Label is distilled and blended at the Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, situated along the Salt River in the heart of bourbon country.

What foods pair well with Yellow Label? Smoked pulled pork complements the brown sugar and oak notes; pecan pie echoes the bourbon's caramel sweetness; sharp cheddar cheese contrasts the fruit-forward palate; grilled stone fruit like peaches mirrors the pear and apple aromatics; and dark chocolate rounds out the warm vanilla finish.

What sizes does Yellow Label come in? Four Roses Yellow Label is widely available in 750ml, 1L, and 1.75L bottles, with the 1.75L handle offering the best volume for frequent use.

Is Yellow Label worth the price? Yellow Label positions squarely as a value-tier Kentucky straight bourbon, yet its ten-recipe blending process gives it a complexity that punches above many bottles at the same level — a consistent award winner that over-delivers for the category.

Why Yellow Label?

No other bourbon distillery blends ten separate recipes into a single bottle, and that distinction is not marketing shorthand — it is the literal production method behind every batch of Yellow Label. The approach yields a layered, fruit-and-spice profile that has earned Gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2014, 2016) and Double Gold at the New York International Spirits Competition. In the 1.75L format, it becomes a practical workhorse without sacrificing the nuance that makes Four Roses a respected name among bourbon enthusiasts. For anyone building a home bar or mixing in volume, Yellow Label delivers reliable Kentucky character backed by one of the most distinctive production processes in the industry.