Four Roses Bourbon Investing $23 Million To Expand Aging Warehouses

by Gary Carter
June 17, 2022

As Kentucky’s bourbon and spirits industry continues its fast-paced growth, Four Roses Distillery recently announced it will invest more than $23 million to build new warehouses in Coxs Creek.

The construction is expected to wrap up by 2024 and will increase bottle storage and create new job opportunities in Kentucky’s Bullitt County.

“Kentucky’s bourbon and spirits growth continues at an incredible rate, and we welcome this major investment from Four Roses in Bullitt County,” said Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. “Bourbon is a signature industry in the commonwealth that is creating quality jobs across the state. I’m thrilled to see Four Roses contribute to that success and look forward to seeing this project come together over the next couple of years.”

Four Roses whiskey aging inside a warehouse (image via Four Roses)

The team at Four Roses look to build 17 warehouses totaling more than 776,000 square feet to support continued growth of the Lawrenceburg-based distillery.

A joint statement from the distiller and the commonwealth noted that the investment comes in response to increased demand for the company’s bourbon throughout the United States. Four Roses currently employs 137 people in Kentucky, including 20 at an existing warehouse in Coxs Creek.

“We’re excited about the growth of Four Roses and to have the capacity to bring our bourbon to more whiskey-lovers around the country, but we’re even more excited about the growth of Kentucky’s bourbon industry,” said Ryan Ashley, chief operating officer for Four Roses Bourbon. “We look forward to welcoming new members to the Four Roses team with this expansion who will help us continue to show that the best bourbons in the world come out of this state.”

Four Roses’ roots date back to the mid-19th century in Georgia, with the company making bourbon in Kentucky since 1888. The distillery operated along Louisville’s Whiskey Row until eventually relocating to Lawrenceburg in the 1960s.

Bullitt County Judge/Executive Jerry Summers said there is excitement locally about the growth and expansion of Four Roses Distillery. “This project is a true asset to Bullitt County and its scenic corridor. I look forward to continued partnerships as they continue to grow within our community.”