Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, announces the ‘Single Barrel Collection’. The launch coincides with the 20th anniversary of Four Roses introducing its flagship Single Barrel offering, which over the years has become a beloved bar staple, earning honors such as World’s Best Single Barrel at the World Whiskies Awards, Best in Class at the LA Invitational, the Bartender’s Seal of Approval at the Chilled 100 Awards, and Single Barrel Bourbon of the Year at the USA Spirits Ratings.
2025 Single Barrel Release to feature 100° OESK, OESO, OBSV and OBSF (Flagship)
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The Single Barrel Collection will feature the first three new 100 proof Single Barrel bourbons – OBSF, OESK, and OESO – alongside the flagship Single Barrel, OBSV. Each bottle is aged 7-9 years and highlights Four Roses’ proprietary combination of mash bills and yeast strains, resulting in ten distinct recipes for a unique tasting experience. Following this first Single Barrel Collection, which will be available throughout 2025, Four Roses will continue to introduce a new set of Single Barrels each year, rotating between the nine unique recipes that complement the flagship Single Barrel recipe. This ensures a fresh, distinctive experience for Four Roses and bourbon enthusiasts.
“We are incredibly proud of the recognition our flagship Single Barrel has received over the last 20 years, so to be introducing our new Single Barrel Collection in this anniversary year is something truly special,” says Four Roses Master Distiller, Brent Elliott. “Our ten recipes are central to creating Four Roses’ signature mellow spice, and this collection provides the experience for fans to enjoy more of what makes our bourbons special.”
Four Roses 2025 Single Barrel Release Tasting Notes
The mash bill, yeast strain, and tasting notes of the Single Barrel Collection are as follows:
- OBSV (Flagship): Mash Bill B (35% rye, 60% corn, 5% malted barley) with yeast strain V, imparting rye spice, apricot, pear, cinnamon, and toasted oak.
- OBSF: Mash Bill B (35% rye, 60% corn, 5% malted barley) with yeast strain F, imparting herbal notes, bright rye, apple, vanilla, clove, and cocoa.
- OESK: Mash Bill E (20% rye, 75% corn, 5% malted barley) with yeast strain K, imparting baking spices, mellow oak, tea leaves, and caramel.
- OESO: Mash Bill E (20% rye, 75% corn, 5% malted barley) with yeast strain O, imparting rich red fruit, vanilla, brown sugar, and delicate oak.
The three new Single Barrels will be available in early 2025 with a suggested retail price of $49.99 per bottle. Bottles will be available at the Four Roses Distillery Visitor Center in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, or at the Four Roses Warehouse & Bottling Facility in Cox’s Creek, Kentucky.
Established in 1888, Four Roses combines two mash bills with five proprietary yeast strains to distill and age 10 distinct bourbon recipes, each with its own unique flavor profile. With distilling and warehousing operations in Lawrenceburg and Cox’s Creek, Kentucky, respectively, Four Roses is available in all 50 states.
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How to Read a Four Roses Bourbon Label
1st Letter Indicates the Location of the Distillery
The first letter is always the same. The “O” represents the Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. According to Four Roses Master Distiller Brent Elliot, “The “O” is a throwback from the Seagram days when barrels had a distillery designation. “O” designated “Old Prentice” which is our current (Four Roses) distillery.” Back in their heyday, Seagram’s used to own many distilleries around the country. Here’s a 1910 photo of what Four Roses looked like when it was the Old Prentice Distillery.
2nd Letter Indicates the Mash Bill
Four Roses uses two mashbills.
- E Mashbill = 75% Corn, 20% Rye and 5% Malted Barley
- B Mashbill = 60% Corn, 35% Rye and 5% Malted Barley
3rd Letter Indicates the Type of Whiskey
The third letter is always the same. The “S” indicates Straight Whiskey.
4th Letter Indicates the Yeast
Four Roses uses five proprietary yeast strains identified by yeast codes. Each has its own flavor characteristics.
- V = Light Fruitiness, Light Vanilla, Caramel and Creamy
- K = Light Slight Spice, Light Caramel and Full Bodied
- O = Rich Fruitiness, Light Vanilla, Caramel and Full Bodied
- Q = Essences of Floral
- F = Essences of Herbal Aromas
Still want to learn more? Check on the infographic version of this here – How to Read a Four Roses Single Barrel Label – It’s as Easy as OESO [Infographic].
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