FOUR ROSES SINGLE BARREL BBN BARREL 62.6%

The Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon is a classic Kentucky straight bourbon that highlights the concept of “single barrel” whiskey—meaning each bottle comes from one individual aging barrel rather than a blend. Because of this, slight variations exist from bottle to bottle, but the overall profile remains consistent with the brand’s signature style.

Core identity

1. Category: Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey
2. Distillery: Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
3. Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
4. Aging: Typically around 7–9 years (no official age statement)
5. Mash bill (standard OBSV recipe): ~60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley

This is considered a high-rye bourbon, which is important because it gives the whiskey a more pronounced spice character compared to sweeter, lower-rye bourbons.

“Single barrel” meaning

Unlike blended bourbons, each bottling is drawn from one specific barrel. That barrel is selected based on maturation and flavor, which leads to:

1. Slight flavor variation between bottles
2. More individuality and complexity
3. A more “pure” expression of the aging process

Flavor profile

Nose (aroma):

1. Dried spice, vanilla, maple syrup
2. Pear, apple, and light cocoa notes
3. Subtle floral and honey undertones

Palate (taste):

1. Medium-to-full body
2. Ripe fruit (plum, cherry, apple)
3. Caramel and vanilla sweetness
4. Noticeable rye spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper)

Finish:

1. Long and smooth
2. Warm spice with light oak dryness
3. Lingering hints of fruit and caramel

Barrel / recipe system (important detail)

Four Roses is unique because it uses 10 different bourbon recipes, created from:

1. 2 mash bills
2. 5 yeast strains

The standard Single Barrel is usually OBSV:

1. O = distillery (Four Roses)
2. B = high-rye mash bill
3. S = straight bourbon
4. V = delicate fruit yeast strain

Newer releases and private selections may use other recipes (like OBSF, OESK, OESO), which can shift flavor toward:

1. More herbal/spicy
2. More floral
3. More dark fruit–forward

Barrel strength vs standard (what you typed: “BBN barrel”)

If you meant barrel strength / private barrel picks:

1. These are often store-selected barrels
2. Bottled at higher proof (often 110–130+)
3. More intense flavor: deeper oak, stronger spice, richer fruit
4. Can vary significantly depending on barrel and recipe

Overall character

Four Roses Single Barrel is known for being:

1. Balanced between sweet, fruity, and spicy
2. More refined and less harsh than many 100-proof bourbons
3. A strong entry point into premium bourbon without being overly expensive

It’s widely regarded as a staple bottle because it delivers complexity and consistency while still offering the uniqueness of a single-barrel product.