In 1884, Paul Jr., moved his thriving business to Louisville, Kentucky, where he opened an office in a section of historic Main Street called, “Whiskey Row.” Four years later, he trademarked the name Four Roses. In 1922, the Paul Jones Company purchased the Frankfort Distilling Company, one of only six distilleries granted permission to operate through prohibition to produce bourbon for medicinal purposes.

During the 1930’s, 40’s, and 50’s, Four Roses proudly remained the top selling bourbon in the United States. Seagram, a Canadian corporation, and once the world’s largest distiller of alcoholic beverages, purchased the Frankfort Distilling Company primarily to acquire this most noted and recognized name in the business. Seagram preferred to focus exclusively on the sale of blended whiskies in the US, and soon after the purchase of the Frankfort Distilling Company they discontinued the sale of Kentucky straight bourbon. The straight bourbon was moved to the rapidly growing European and Asian markets where it quickly became the top selling bourbon. To replace the straight bourbon within the American market, Seagram introduced Four Roses American, a blended whiskey which capitalized on the renowned name of Four Roses Bourbon.

In February 2002, the Kirin Brewery Company, Ltd. purchased the Four Roses brand trademark, the production facilities, as well as the warehousing and bottling facilities, and named the new acquisition Four Roses Distillery LLC. By continuing the devotion for product quality with which Paul Jones, Jr. created his original bourbon, the Distillery has rekindled the popularity of Four Roses in key European and Japanese markets. Now back in the US after a lengthy absence, Four Roses is quickly earning a reputation as one of the finest names in the bourbon world.

One trip to our historic distillery and you’ll begin to understand why our bourbon has come to be so mellow. Nestled in the quiet Kentucky countryside near Lawrenceburg, and on the banks of the scenic Salt River, the Four Roses Distillery makes the trip to this very mellow place all that more rewarding. The Distillery was built in 1911 and features a unique Spanish Mission-Style architecture rarely seen in Kentucky. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and operates continuously, except for the summer months, typically July through mid-September. If you are planning a summer trip, be sure to call us at (502) 839-3436 to confirm when we are open.

Tours include a stop at the Four Roses Visitor’s Center where you can: learn about the history of Four Roses, view a short video presentation about how Four Roses is made, listen to one of our distillery experts explain our unique distillation process, and even get a taste of our award winning bourbon when the tour is over.

While you’re here make sure you take your time and enjoy the surroundings. During the Kentucky growing season, stop and smell a few of the many red roses that grow on the Distillery grounds.

Be sure to stop by and tour our one-of-a-kind single story rack warehouse facilities located in Cox’s Creek, Kentucky, approximately one hour from the Distillery by car. Call 502-543-2264 for more information. Warehouse tours are free of charge and by appointment only.

Tour Hours
Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. On the hour

Location
1224 Bonds Mill Road, Lawrenceburg, KY
(502) 839-3436

Directions from Louisville
I-64 east to exit 53, US 127 south, 14 miles to Hwy 513 west, turn right, one mile to the distillery.

Directions from Lexington
US 60 east to Bluegrass Parkway, west to exit 59B, 1/10 mile to Hwy 513 west, turn left, one mile to the distillery.