Four Roses Private Barrel Selection Barrel Strength OBSV 51.9%

Four Roses OBSV pairs the distillery’s higher-rye mash bill with its delicate-fruit yeast profile. This private barrel is bottled at 51.9% ABV, offering a focused way to explore one recipe at barrel strength.

Key details

• Origin: Kentucky, USA
• Recipe: OBSV
• High-rye mash bill
• V yeast: delicate fruit
• ABV: 51.9%
• Single barrel

Flavor profile

The OBSV recipe has a delicate-fruit profile, with apricot, pear and plum among its fruit notes.

Pairing & serving

Start neat and add water gradually. Try with roasted nuts or a pear tart. No decanting is needed.

After opening & when to enjoy

Keep upright, tightly closed, away from heat and sunlight. The spirit is ready to enjoy and does not continue barrel aging in the bottle. After opening, aim to enjoy within about a year for the freshest aroma, especially as the bottle empties.

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