Lux Row Four Grain Double Single Barrel Bourbon 750ML

Lux Row Four Grain Double Single Barrel Bourbon 750ML is a barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon that marries two distinct single barrels — one wheated, one ryed — into a single 750ml bottle at 57.5% ABV (115 proof). This uncommon "double single barrel" approach yields a genuine four-grain bourbon, a format that remains a relative rarity in American whiskey. It earned an 89/100 from Whiskey for the Ages.

Quick Facts: ABV: 57.5% (115 proof)  |  Origin: Bardstown, Kentucky  |  Age: 4 Years  |  Distillery: Lux Row Distillers

Production & Heritage

Lux Row Distillers operates out of Bardstown, Kentucky, a town often called the bourbon capital of the world. The Four Grain expression combines a single barrel of 4-year-old wheated bourbon (51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley) with a single barrel of 4-year-old ryed bourbon (60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley). Rather than simply blending grains into one mashbill, the distillery ages each recipe separately before merging the two finished barrels, allowing each grain profile to develop independently before they meet in the bottle at full barrel proof with no dilution.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with earthy undertones and fresh-cut grass before giving way to delicate violet florals. Secondary layers of lemon citrus, pear, and caramel emerge as the bourbon breathes, joined by hints of bread yeast and green apple.

Taste: At entry, the palate is surprisingly light in texture with an herbal, almost myrrh-like quality that quickly pivots into assertive baking spice. Cinnamon, orange peel, and cocoa develop across the mid-palate, while coffee and dry oak anchor the deeper registers. The 115-proof heat is present but well-integrated for a barrel-strength pour.

Finish: A featherlight caramel sweetness sits atop lingering cinnamon and baking spice, with marshmallow softness rounding out the close. Oak and a lemonade-like citric brightness persist, giving the finish moderate length and pleasant complexity.

How to Drink Four Grain Double Single Barrel

At barrel proof, a few drops of water open up the herbal and floral aromatics considerably; tasting it neat first, then adding water gradually, rewards patient drinkers. The bourbon's dual-mashbill complexity also makes it a compelling cocktail base in the following:

• Old Fashioned — The caramel and baking spice core holds up against bitters and sugar without losing nuance.
• Boulevardier — Herbal and cocoa notes dovetail naturally with sweet vermouth and Campari.
• Kentucky Mule — The citric brightness on the finish pairs well with ginger beer and fresh lime.

Best For

• Bourbon enthusiasts exploring uncommon mashbill experiments
• Barrel-proof fans seeking a lighter-textured, high-proof sipper
• Gifting to someone who already owns the standard single-mashbill staples
• Side-by-side tastings comparing wheated versus ryed bourbon influence

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Four Grain Double Single Barrel taste like? It leads with herbal and baking-spice notes, transitions through cinnamon, cocoa, and orange peel at mid-palate, and finishes with light caramel and marshmallow sweetness over dry oak.

How does Four Grain Double Single Barrel compare to Lux Row 12 Year Double Barrel? Both use the "double barrel" blending concept and share nearly identical packaging, but the 12 Year carries significantly more age and is a limited release, making it harder to find. The Four Grain expression is younger at 4 years old yet introduces a second mashbill — wheated alongside ryed — creating a fundamentally different flavor profile rather than simply a younger version of the same whiskey.

Is Four Grain Double Single Barrel good for sipping neat? Yes — despite its 115-proof strength, reviewers note a surprisingly light texture and well-layered complexity that reward neat sipping, especially with a small addition of water to temper the heat.

Where is Four Grain Double Single Barrel made? It is produced at Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky, situated in the heart of bourbon country along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

What foods pair well with Four Grain Double Single Barrel? Dark chocolate truffles complement the cocoa and coffee tones; smoked pork belly mirrors the earthy, spice-driven palate; sharp aged cheddar contrasts the caramel sweetness; pecan pie echoes the baking-spice finish; and grilled stone fruit like peaches highlights the citric brightness.

What sizes does Four Grain Double Single Barrel come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle at 115 proof.

Is Four Grain Double Single Barrel worth the price? It positions as a mid-tier to premium bourbon that delivers barrel-proof intensity and an unusual dual-mashbill production method not commonly found at its price range, offering genuine distinctiveness rather than incremental variation on familiar profiles.

Why Four Grain Double Single Barrel?

Four-grain bourbons are uncommon; building one by combining two fully matured single barrels with different mashbills is rarer still. That production choice gives this expression a layered tension between the soft, caramel-leaning wheated barrel and the spicier, more structured ryed barrel that a conventional four-grain mashbill — cooked and fermented together — cannot replicate. At barrel proof, nothing is lost to dilution, so those contrasting grain signatures arrive intact. For drinkers who have worked through the usual wheated-versus-ryed debate, this bottle puts both sides of the argument in one glass.