The Kentucky based Four Roses Distillery has announced the launch of the latest release from its limited-edition Experimental Series.

Four Roses Experimental Series No. 002 – Honey Cask Finish (52% ABV) is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon, comprising whiskies aged for six, seven and eight years old, which has been finished in honey casks.

Inspired by Four Roses’ partnership with local honey producer Bohman Bee Company, the release gives new purpose to the barrels used to create the distillery’s Bourbon Barrel Aged Honey. Once the honey had been removed, the barrels returned to Four Roses for a second fill of Bourbon, imparting subtle notes of natural honey while preserving the signature balance and spice of Four Roses.

The Experimental Series is a limited-edition collection that pushes the boundaries of the brand’s traditional 10-recipe framework. Long celebrated for its consistency, craftsmanship and signature 10-recipe system, the new series marks one of the most ambitious and innovative periods in the brand’s 138-year history, while remaining grounded in the DNA that defines Four Roses Bourbon.

The latest release follows the success of Experimental Series No. 001 – Mizunara Cask Finish and explores the remarkable life cycle of a barrel beyond its first-fill. It is said to offer notes of natural honey, floral undertones, warm baking spice and a rich, lingering finish.

Commenting on the launch, Brent Elliott, Four Roses Master Distiller, said: “One of the things I love most about this release is how naturally it came together. It simply started with barrels that had already taken on a unique character. The honey is there from the moment you bring the glass to your nose, but it’s never artificial or overpowering. If you have the chance to taste it alongside our Bourbon Barrel Aged Honey, you can really appreciate the journey those barrels have taken and the role they’ve played in both products.”

Limited in quantities, Four Roses Experimental Series No. 002 – Honey Cask Finish, will be available exclusively from the distillery from September 18th, for a RRP of $55.00 – 375ml.