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Four Roses Single Barrel

Name: Four Roses Single Barrel
Brand: Four Roses

Spicy, fruity bourbon with floral, vanilla, and oak notes.

Best Pairing Answer

The best dish pairing for Four Roses Single Barrel is Grilled Spring Lobster Tails with Bourbon Citrus Glaze. Four Roses Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this lobster dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, tou…

Bourbon Details

Type Single Barrel Bourbon

ABV 50.00%

Sweetness 5

Spice 2

Oak 2

Smoke 1

Fruit 2

Body Full

Proof Intensity 3

Finish Medium

Price Tier Upper Mid

Availability Limited

Flavor Profile

What to expect

A quick look at the character of this bourbon before you choose a dish.

Spicy, fruity bourbon with floral, vanilla, and oak notes.

Four Roses Single Barrel brings notes of Stone Fruit, Vanilla, Spice, Floral, Cocoa, Pear.

Top Matches

Best Dishes for Four Roses Single Barrel

Ranked dish recommendations for this bourbon.

featured 95%

Grilled Spring Lobster Tails with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Grilling 32 minutes

Four Roses Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this lobster dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Lobster Main Course

Pairing Score 95%

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featured 95%

Spring Herb-Crusted Cod with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Baking 35 minutes

Four Roses Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the baking preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Seafood Main Course

Pairing Score 95%

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featured 94%

Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Bourbon Citrus Beurre Blanc and Spring Asparagus

Pan Seared 35 minutes

Four Roses Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Seafood Main Course

Pairing Score 94%

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featured 94%

Spring Herb-Crusted Arctic Char with Bourbon Lemon Butter Sauce

Pan Seared And Baked 35 minutes

Four Roses Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared and baked preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Seafood Main Course

Pairing Score 94%

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featured 94%

Spring Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Bourbon Lemon Beurre Blanc

Pan Searing And Baking 35 minutes

Four Roses Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan searing and baking preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Seafood Main Course

Pairing Score 94%

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featured 94%

Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn and Avocado Salsa

Grilling 35 minutes

Four Roses Single Barrel complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Chicken Main Course

Pairing Score 94%

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featured 94%

Grilled Citrus-Bourbon Glazed Chicken with Charred Corn and Avocado Salsa

Grilling 35 minutes

Chicken Main Course

Pairing Score 94%

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featured 93%

Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken Skewers with Mango Avocado Salsa

Grilling 35 minutes

Four Roses Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Chicken Main Course

Pairing Score 93%

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featured 93%

Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Breakfast Skillet

Skillet Saut 30 minutes

Four Roses Single Barrel complements this pork dish and its skillet saut profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Pork Main Course

Pairing Score 93%

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featured 91%

Grilled Bourbon-Lime Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Grilling 35 minutes

Four Roses Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Chicken Main Course

Pairing Score 91%

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featured 91%

Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Thyme

Baking 45 minutes

Four Roses Single Barrel complements this chicken dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Chicken Main Course

Pairing Score 91%

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featured 91%

Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Roasting 45 minutes

Four Roses Single Barrel complements this chicken dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Chicken Main Course

Pairing Score 91%

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