FOUR ROSES SINGLE BARREL BBN BARREL 61.2% ABV 750ML

Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Single Barrel, Barrel Proof)

Distillery: Four Roses Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA

ABV: 61.2% (122.4 proof)

Mash Bill: Four Roses proprietary mash bills (typically OESK, OBSK, OESF, or similar, varies by barrel)

Aging: Typically 8–10 years in new charred American oak barrels

Overview

Four Roses Single Barrel Barrel Proof (BBN bottling) is a high-proof, single-barrel bourbon designed for collectors and bourbon enthusiasts who enjoy full-bodied, rich, and nuanced flavor. Each barrel is unique, offering subtle variations in profile depending on the warehouse location, barrel, and yeast recipe used.

Aroma (Nose)

1. Rich caramel and toffee
2. Ripe orchard fruit (apple, pear)
3. Baking spices (cinnamon, nutmeg)
4. Light oak and vanilla (fourrosesbourbon.com)

Taste (Palate)

1. Full-bodied and intense
2. Layers of:
3. Brown sugar and honey sweetness
4. Dark stone fruit (cherry, plum)
5. Rye spice and warm baking notes
6. Subtle toasted oak and cocoa
7. Despite 61.2% ABV, the high proof is well-integrated, giving richness without overpowering heat

Finish

1. Long and warming
2. Lingering sweet oak, spice, and fruit
3. Slightly tannic, adding structure and depth

Overall Profile

Four Roses Single Barrel BBN Barrel Proof 61.2% ABV is complex, bold, and elegant, highlighting the distillery’s hallmark balance of sweetness, spice, and fruit. Each barrel is a unique expression, making it prized for both sipping neat and enjoying in refined cocktails.

Best Enjoyed

1. Neat or with a few drops of water to open aromas
2. In classic cocktails like Old Fashioned or Boulevardier where richness and character shine