Heritage
Four Gate Whiskey Company – The Kelvin Collaboration V, Limited Release (Batch No. 28), 117 Proof (750 ml) is a masterful expression born from the partnership between Four Gate and the renowned Kelvin Cooperage. This limited-edition bourbon continues the celebrated Kelvin Collaboration series, showcasing expert barrel finishing and meticulous blending.
Aged Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey is refined in hand-selected casks that previously held rich fortified wines, imparting remarkable depth and complexity. Bottled at a robust 117 proof, this release highlights Four Gate’s signature approach — unfiltered, bold, and full-bodied, yet harmoniously balanced. Each bottle represents a collector’s piece, crafted for those who value innovation grounded in traditional bourbon artistry.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Tasting Notes A powerhouse, cask-strength Kentucky whiskey finished in select Kelvin Cooperage casks—opulent and layered from nose to finish. Expect a rush of dark cherry, blackcurrant, and orange oil over warm toffee, crème brûlée crust, and molasses. Mid-palate turns spicier with clove, cinnamon, pink peppercorn, and ginger snap, framed by toasted coconut, cocoa nib, and cigar-box oak. At 117 proof it’s mouth-filling yet polished; a few drops of water coax out dried fig, date, and vanilla bean, with a long, resinous finish of dark chocolate, brûléed citrus, and sweet char.
Food Pairings It loves big flavors: char-kissed ribeye with herb butter, slow-smoked brisket, maple-glazed pork belly, or duck breast with black-cherry jus. Earthy dishes like wild-mushroom ragù, truffle mac and cheese, or roasted root vegetables amplify the caramel and spice. Salty, characterful cheeses—aged Gouda, clothbound cheddar, Stilton, or blue—snap the sweetness into focus. For a sweet finish, pair with 70–85% dark chocolate, pecan pie, pain d’épices, or orange-peel–studded brownies; candied nuts and dried figs are perfect if you want something simple beside the glass.
Craftsmanship
Four Gate Whiskey Company is a Kentucky-based craft blender and bottler known for producing small-batch, barrel-finished whiskeys that showcase innovation and depth. Founded in Louisville, the brand was created by whiskey enthusiasts who sought to elevate sourced bourbon through masterful blending and creative cask finishing.
Rather than operating as a traditional distillery, Four Gate partners with respected producers and cooperages — most notably Kelvin Cooperage, whose expertise in crafting and seasoning barrels plays a key role in the brand’s signature releases. Together, they develop limited-edition expressions that explore unique barrel combinations and finishing techniques, resulting in rich, layered, and unfiltered whiskeys bottled at full proof.
Each release is produced in small quantities, often with its own story and character, making Four Gate a name synonymous with craftsmanship, transparency, and collector-worthy whiskey. The brand’s focus on experimentation, precision, and authenticity has quickly earned it a reputation among enthusiasts as one of the most distinctive and respected independent whiskey blenders in the United States.
