Four Roses Single Barrel Collection: OBSV, OBSF, OESK, OESO, OBSK

Dive deep into the legendary craftsmanship of Four Roses with the Single Barrel Recipe Collection, featuring five of their most sought-after recipes: OBSV, OBSF, OESK, OESO, and OBSK. Each bottle is hand-selected from a single barrel, offering distinct flavor profiles that highlight the diversity of Four Roses' unique 10-recipe lineup. This set is a bourbon enthusiast’s dream — perfect for side-by-side tastings, building a whiskey library, or simply indulging in top-tier Kentucky bourbon.

Key Features

• Includes Five Recipes:

  • OBSV: Delicate fruit & rye

  • OBSF: Minty, herbal, bright

  • OESK: Spicy, mellow

  • OESO: Rich fruit, full body

  • OBSK: Bold, dry spice

• Distillery: Four Roses, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

• ABV: Varies (typically 50–60%)

• Bottle Size: 5 x 750mL

• Mashbills:

  • B recipes: 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley

  • E recipes: 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley

• Aged: 7–9 years (average)

• Non-chill filtered: Yes

• Cask Strength / Barrel Proof: Yes (varies by release)

• Hand Bottled: Each bottle is drawn from a single barrel

Tasting Notes (per recipe)

• OBSV: Ripe cherry, caramel, baking spice

• OBSF: Spearmint, herbal tea, cocoa

• OESK: Brown sugar, cinnamon, dry oak

• OESO: Stone fruit, vanilla, sweet spice

• OBSK: Black pepper, leather, dark chocolate

Product Details

• Origin: Kentucky, USA

• Distillation Method: Column still, proprietary yeast strains

• Filtration: Non-chill filtered for maximum flavor retention

• Release Type: Limited Edition Single Barrel Set

• Labeling: Each bottle features its individual recipe tag and barrel ID

Perfect Serve / Pairings

• Tasting Flight: Set up a vertical to explore yeast and mashbill influence

• Food Pairings: Charred meats, smoked cheeses, pecan pie, dark chocolate

• Cocktails: Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up complexity

• Gift Use: Excellent collector’s gift, Father's Day, or corporate gifting

FAQs

Q: What makes each recipe different?
A: The variation in mashbills and proprietary yeast strains results in drastically different aromas, flavors, and finishes across the bottles.

Q: Are these barrel strength?
A: Yes, all Single Barrel releases are bottled at barrel strength for bold, uncut flavor.

Q: Can I collect or trade these?
A: Absolutely. Four Roses recipes are highly collectible — especially when grouped into a recipe flight.

Q: What’s the best way to explore the set?
A: Host a blind tasting and explore how yeast and mashbill affect sweetness, spice, and mouthfeel.