The Four Roses Single Barrel OBSV is a rich, spicy, and fruit-driven bourbon with a high proof kick and excellent craftsmanship. It hits a sweet spot for drinkers who like complexity, heat, and flavor depth without going to barrel proof madness. This is the standard single barrel Bourbon recipe for Four Roses.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Feature Detail Producer Four Roses Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA. Bourbon Type Straight bourbon; a single barrel expression selected by the Master Distiller. Recipe (“OBSV”) Mashbill B (60% corn / 35% rye / 5% malted barley) + Yeast strain V. The V yeast brings delicate fruit, and the B mashbill gives extra rye spice. Age Between 7-9 years in barrel for the standard Single Barrel OBSV. Proof / ABV 100 proof (50% ABV) for the standard Single Barrel OBSV release. Bottling Notes A single barrel, so each bottle has its own nuance; hand-selected. Not chill-filtered for richer flavor.

Tasting Profile

Sense Notes Color / Appearance Deep gold with maybe amber highlights. Nose / Aroma Vanilla, dried spice, pear, cocoa, maple syrup, hints of plum & cherries. Slight grain presence. Warm oak. Palate / Taste Rich caramel and vanilla syrup; fruit notes: golden raisin, apricot; rye spice and baking spices like cinnamon & nutmeg; a clean oak character; moist fruit, mild pepper. Finish Smooth and delicately long. Lingering oak, vanilla, gentle rye spice; sweet fruit fades into warm caramel and a touch of dry oak.

Strengths & What Makes OBSV Special

• Fruit + Spice Balance: The V yeast strain helps bring delicate fruit (pear, apricot, plum) to balance the spice from the rye mashbill.

• High Proof Without Overwhelm: At 100 proof, it delivers heat and richness while staying balanced enough that it doesnt flatten out the subtler notes.

• Versatility: It works well neat, with water, or in cocktails. It has enough structure for Old Fashioneds or Manhattan-style drinks.