Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey

Four Roses Single Barrel — 100-Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Aged 7–9 Years

Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon is a Kentucky straight bourbon aged 7 to 9 years and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), 750mL. Each bottle is drawn from an individual barrel, hand-selected by the master distiller at peak maturity — so no two bottles are exactly alike.

This expression uses the distillery's famous OBSV recipe — a high-rye mash bill of 60% corn, 35% rye, and 5% malted barley paired with a proprietary yeast strain — delivering Four Roses' signature balance of delicate fruit and rye spice. Distilled and bottled in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, it's a Gold Medal winner at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards and one of the most decorated single-barrel whiskeys in its class.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Ripe plum and cherries with caramel, vanilla, cocoa, dried spice, pear, and maple syrup.
• Palate: Robust and full-bodied — honey, peaches, brown sugar, subtle rye spice, and light oak.
• Finish: Smooth and delicately long, with mellow spice and sweetness.

Key Highlights

• ✔ Single barrel — individually selected at peak maturity
• ✔ Aged 7–9 years in new charred American oak
• ✔ OBSV recipe: 60% corn / 35% rye / 5% malted barley
• ✔ Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV)
• ✔ From Four Roses Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky; Gold Medal, 2024 World Whiskies Awards

How to Enjoy

Sip neat or on the rocks to follow each barrel's unique character, or pour it into an Old Fashioned or Manhattan — the 100 proof stands up beautifully in cocktails.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does OBSV mean on Four Roses?

It's one of Four Roses' ten bourbon recipes: the "O" and "B" denote the high-rye mash bill (60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley), "S" the straight whiskey distillation, and "V" the proprietary yeast strain known for delicate fruit character.

Is every bottle of Four Roses Single Barrel different?

Slightly — each bottle comes from one individually selected barrel, so bottles share the same recipe and age range but can show subtle barrel-to-barrel variation.

Is Four Roses Single Barrel worth it?

For bourbon lovers, yes — a 7–9-year, 100-proof single barrel from one of Kentucky's most decorated distilleries, routinely winning major international medals.

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