# The Nashville Distillery Story: Three Friends, One Bourbon Called 4547 Patriot Edition *By Mark Fitlin · 2026-10-26 · Bourbon* Three founders, a belief that history tastes best with bourbon, and a small-batch pour aged in select bourbon barrels. Meet the people behind 4547 Patriot Edition. ## A Bourbon Built on Conviction Some bottles start with a recipe. This one starts with a group of friends and a shared idea. **4547 Patriot Edition bourbon** comes from The Nashville Distillery, and the story behind it is as much about people as it is about whiskey. In this post, you will meet the founders, learn what the distillery says it stands for, and see how that shows up in the glass. You will also find how to pour it and where to look for it in North Carolina. ## Three Founders and a Shared Respect The Nashville Distillery has three founders. They started it as friends who share a deep respect for American principles. That is the common thread in everything the distillery puts out. Visit the [Nashville Distillery](https://thenashvilledistillery.com/) site and the same idea comes up again. The distillery is built on conviction and purpose. It also holds the belief that history is best experienced with a glass of bourbon. ## More Than a Place to Make Whiskey The distillery wants to be a community gathering place. It says it honors the military and medical fields, and it supports local artists. That puts people at the center, not just barrels. Giving back is part of the plan too. A private label program supports philanthropic causes. For a drinker, that means a bottle can carry a bit of purpose along with the pour. ## What Is 4547 Patriot Edition Bourbon? 4547 Patriot Edition is a small-batch American whiskey. It is bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV) in a .75L bottle. Each batch is aged in select bourbon barrels. The name points to the 45th and 47th President of the United States. It fits the distillery's patriotic outlook. ## Tasting Notes Here is how the whiskey is described, from nose to finish. - **Nose:** rich oak, caramel and vanilla. - **Palate:** smooth and full-bodied, with toasted oak, honey and baking spice. - **Finish:** medium to long and warm, with lingering oak and soft sweetness. ## How to Drink It Start neat in a rocks glass or a tulip glass. Take a small sip first, then add a few drops of water if you want the sweetness to open up. One large ice cube works well if you prefer it cold and slow. Enjoy responsibly. ### Old Fashioned The caramel and baking spice notes suit this classic. - 2 oz 4547 Patriot Edition - 1 sugar cube or 1/4 oz simple syrup - 2 dashes Angostura bitters - 1 orange peel Muddle the sugar with the bitters and a splash of water in a rocks glass. Add the bourbon and one large ice cube. Stir for about 20 seconds. Express the orange peel over the glass and drop it in. ### Honey Bourbon Sour Honey echoes the sweetness described on the palate. - 2 oz 4547 Patriot Edition - 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice - 3/4 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and warm water) - 1 lemon wheel Add bourbon, lemon juice and honey syrup to a shaker with ice. Shake hard for 12 seconds. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with the lemon wheel. ## Also from Nashville Distillery Want to try more from the same maker? These are also part of the Dorado Rock lineup. - 4547 Bourbon 250th Anniversary Edition - Big Dog Bourbon - Big Dog Tennessee Whiskey - Big Dog Vodka --- [Read on doradorockllc.com](https://doradorockllc.com/blog/nashville-distillery-story-4547-patriot-edition-bourbon) · [All posts](https://doradorockllc.com/blog)