spirits whiskey
50.0
Four Roses Single Barrel
About this product
Four Roses Single Barrel represents the pinnacle of the 10-recipe system: individual barrels from a single recipe (typically OBSV or OESV — the higher ester yeast strains) bottled at 50% ABV without reduction or blending. The result varies by barrel but consistently delivers fruit-forward, spice-rich complexity: rose petal, raspberry, vanilla, and rye spice are the characteristic notes from the high-ester yeast strains. Each bottle carries the warehouse location, barrel number, and recipe code — making it among the most transparent American whiskies produced.
The deductive profile Library
colourCopper-amber
noseFloral and fruit-forward — rose petal, raspberry, vanilla, gentle spice
palateMedium-full — raspberry, vanilla, rye spice, cinnamon, clean oak
finishMedium-long, fruit and spice fading
Service
notesThe recipe code on the bottle (e.g., OBSV, OESV) tells an expert guest exactly what to expect — V yeast = high ester, most fruit-forward.
glasswareGlencairn or rocks glass
serve tempNeat or with a single ice cube
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Open The LibraryTasting profile
Floral and fruit-forward — rose petal, raspberry, vanilla, gentle spice
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Pairings
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dessert
Four Roses Single Barrel in the praline caramel creates a premium Kentucky dessert; the spice note bridges caramel and fleur de sel
classic
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casual
Four Roses Single Barrel in the apple pan sauce creates a premium Kentucky pairing; the bourbon bridges the pork and orchard fruit
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main
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Four Roses Single Barrel's complex spice bridges the fried chicken and waffles; a premium bourbon for America's favourite brunch tradition
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Four Roses' complex bourbon bridges the lobster mac and cheese; a premium bourbon for America's most indulgent comfort food
established
casual
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Four Roses' complex floral spice bridges the smoked brisket; a premium single barrel for a premium American BBQ tradition
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cheese
Four Roses Single Barrel's complex spice bridges the aged Comté; a premium bourbon for a premium French Alpine cheese
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Flour baking
Four Roses Single Barrel's rose petal and fruit character finds complementarity in the natural corn sweetness of cornbread with honey butter — a quintessentially American grain pairing.
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