Four Roses Single Barrel OESQ 2026 Release showcases one of the distillery’s ten distinctive bourbon recipes in an individually selected barrel. The OESQ recipe is known for its delicate grain and floral character, creating an elegant Kentucky straight bourbon with a softer, fruit-forward personality.

Bottled at 100 proof / 50% ABV and aged between 7 and 9 years, it opens with red berries, honey, caramel, and light oak before revealing smooth vanilla and fragrant floral notes. The finish is soft, balanced, and lasting, making this release approachable enough to share while still offering the individuality collectors expect from a single barrel bourbon.

Key Features

• Four Roses OESQ recipe
• 2026 single-barrel release
• Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey
• Aged 7–9 years
• 100 proof / 50% ABV
• 750mL bottle
• Delicate grain, berry, honey, vanilla, oak, and floral profile
• Barrel-specific character for sipping and collecting

Tasting Notes

Nose: Red berries, honey, caramel, and light oak.

Palate: Vanilla with delicate floral character and gentle grain sweetness.

Finish: Soft, balanced, and lasting.

How to Enjoy

Serve neat in a whiskey glass to appreciate the individual barrel character. A few drops of water can reveal more berry fruit, vanilla, caramel, and floral nuance. It also works well over a large cube or in a refined Old Fashioned, Manhattan, or Boulevardier.

FAQ

What does OESQ mean?
OESQ identifies one of Four Roses’ ten bourbon recipes. The “E” represents its mash bill, while the “Q” identifies the proprietary yeast strain associated with delicate floral character.

How old is this bourbon?
Four Roses lists the expression as aged 7–9 years.

What proof is it?
It is bottled at 100 proof, equivalent to 50% ABV.

What does Four Roses OESQ taste like?
Expect red berries, honey, caramel, light oak, vanilla, delicate florals, and a soft finish.

Will every bottle taste exactly the same?
No. Because it is a single barrel bourbon, subtle flavor differences can occur between barrels.