{"id":6761168896138,"title":"Four Roses 2008 Single Barrel Bourbon | Autographed -Master Distiller Jim Rutledge | Collectors Only","handle":"four-roses-2008-single-barrel-autographed-master-distiller-jim-rutledge-collectors-only","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhiskey: Four Roses 2008 Single Barrel Bourbon | Autographed -Master Distiller Jim Rutledge | Collectors Only\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour Roses Single Barrel Bourbon is aged for at least Seven Years in a newly charred American White Oak Barrel. Four Roses Master Distiller Jim Rutledge personally selects every barrel when it has developed a spicy character, floral nose, and slightly dry delicate finish that is Bourbon at its best.  Personally Signed and Autographed by Master Distiller Jim Rutledge in 2008.  (Warehouse K E | Barrel No. 9-5R)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 750mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e 100 (50% ABV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnited States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/b\u003e Four Roses Distillery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour Roses Single Barrel is special enough, but this bottle in particular, is even more so. Acquired from a private collection, this bottle is personally signed by \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaster Distiller Jim Rutledge himself and dated 6-20-2008.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe real story lies with who Kim is, though. Kim and her husband were Kentucky natives with a love for bourbon. So much so that they collected until it was too much to handle. In their senior, they reached out to a broker and asked for the entire collection to go. It was much to the brokers surprise just how many bottles were signed by Master Distillers, some still with us and some who are not. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo honor the integrity of the autographs, and the story of the bottles, the broker decided to leave the name, story, and history intact.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFour Roses 2008 Single Barrel Bourbon | Autographed Edition Tasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e Dried spice, pear, cocoa, vanilla \u0026amp; maple syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e Hints of ripe plum \u0026amp; cherries, robust, full body, mellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Smooth \u0026amp; delicately long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDistillery Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour Roses Distillery is a special place with a special page in history. One of only six distilleries that were permitted to operate during Prohibition to produce medicinal Bourbon, it has an intriguing history. Sitting on the banks of the Salt River in the serene rural part of Kentucky, it saw ups and downs, until it was resurrected in 2002.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-04-15T13:38:23-04:00","created_at":"2022-02-02T18:19:18-05:00","vendor":"ConciergeUK","type":"Whiskey","tags":["Age_20 to 30","Proof_75 - 100 (37.5 - 50% ABV)","Type_Whiskey","Vault","Whiskey_Bourbon","Whiskey_Kentucky"],"price":199999,"price_min":199999,"price_max":199999,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40641065517194,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Four Roses 2008 Single Barrel Bourbon | Autographed -Master Distiller Jim Rutledge | Collectors Only","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":199999,"weight":5443,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/FourRoses-Front.png?v=1650309623","\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/FourRoses-Detail.png?v=1650309626","\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/FourRoses-Back.png?v=1650309629"],"featured_image":"\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/FourRoses-Front.png?v=1650309623","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Four Roses 2008 Single Barrel Bourbon | Autographed -Master Distiller Jim Rutledge | Collectors Only at CaskCartel.com","id":22121330638986,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1080,"width":1080,"src":"\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/FourRoses-Front.png?v=1650309623"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/FourRoses-Front.png?v=1650309623","width":1080},{"alt":"Four Roses 2008 Single Barrel Bourbon | Autographed -Master Distiller Jim Rutledge | Collectors Only at CaskCartel.com 2","id":22121330770058,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1080,"width":1080,"src":"\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/FourRoses-Detail.png?v=1650309626"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/FourRoses-Detail.png?v=1650309626","width":1080},{"alt":"Four Roses 2008 Single Barrel Bourbon | Autographed -Master Distiller Jim Rutledge | Collectors Only at CaskCartel.com 3","id":22121330933898,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1080,"width":1080,"src":"\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/FourRoses-Back.png?v=1650309629"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/FourRoses-Back.png?v=1650309629","width":1080}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch2\u003eWhiskey: Four Roses 2008 Single Barrel Bourbon | Autographed -Master Distiller Jim Rutledge | Collectors Only\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour Roses Single Barrel Bourbon is aged for at least Seven Years in a newly charred American White Oak Barrel. Four Roses Master Distiller Jim Rutledge personally selects every barrel when it has developed a spicy character, floral nose, and slightly dry delicate finish that is Bourbon at its best.  Personally Signed and Autographed by Master Distiller Jim Rutledge in 2008.  (Warehouse K E | Barrel No. 9-5R)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 750mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e 100 (50% ABV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnited States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/b\u003e Four Roses Distillery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour Roses Single Barrel is special enough, but this bottle in particular, is even more so. Acquired from a private collection, this bottle is personally signed by \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaster Distiller Jim Rutledge himself and dated 6-20-2008.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe real story lies with who Kim is, though. Kim and her husband were Kentucky natives with a love for bourbon. So much so that they collected until it was too much to handle. In their senior, they reached out to a broker and asked for the entire collection to go. It was much to the brokers surprise just how many bottles were signed by Master Distillers, some still with us and some who are not. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo honor the integrity of the autographs, and the story of the bottles, the broker decided to leave the name, story, and history intact.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFour Roses 2008 Single Barrel Bourbon | Autographed Edition Tasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e Dried spice, pear, cocoa, vanilla \u0026amp; maple syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e Hints of ripe plum \u0026amp; cherries, robust, full body, mellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Smooth \u0026amp; delicately long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDistillery Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour Roses Distillery is a special place with a special page in history. One of only six distilleries that were permitted to operate during Prohibition to produce medicinal Bourbon, it has an intriguing history. Sitting on the banks of the Salt River in the serene rural part of Kentucky, it saw ups and downs, until it was resurrected in 2002.\u003c\/p\u003e"}