Four Roses Mother's Day 2026 Limited Edition

Kentucky Straight Bourbon | 14 Years | 750mL | Four Roses Distillery, Lawrenceburg KY | OBSQ Recipe

The OBSQ Recipe Behind Four Roses Mother's Day 2026

The Four Roses Mother's Day 2026 Limited Edition showcases a single recipe rarely featured in standalone releases: OBSQ. The "B" mash bill combines 60% corn, 35% rye, and 5% malted barley, while the "Q" yeast strain contributes the distillery's signature floral and fruit-forward character. The result is a 14-year-old Kentucky bourbon with rye structure and the lifted aromatics Four Roses fans associate with their best limited drops.

Four Roses, owned by Kirin and led by Master Distiller Brent Elliott, ages each of its ten recipes separately in single-story rickhouses outside Lawrenceburg. That maturation approach gives this 14-year OBSQ the kind of integrated wood character usually reserved for the annual Limited Edition Small Batch blends — but in a single-recipe expression, it lets the OBSQ profile speak without other recipes diluting it.

For collectors building a Four Roses recipe-code vertical alongside other rare bourbon releases, this Mother's Day 2026 release fills a slot that's hard to find at retail.

At a Glance: Four Roses Mother's Day 2026 Limited Edition

• Producer: Four Roses Distillery
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Region: Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
• Recipe: OBSQ (60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley; Q yeast — floral)
• Age: 14 Years
• Master Distiller: Brent Elliott

Tasting Notes: A Sensory Experience

• Nose: Honeysuckle and orange blossom lift over baked apple, caramelized brown sugar, and a backbone of toasted rye bread.
• Palate: Layered rye spice — clove and black pepper — alongside dark cherry, vanilla custard, and aged oak. The Q yeast's floral note carries through the mid-palate.
• Finish: Long and warming, with lingering rye spice, dried apricot, and a touch of leather from the 14-year maturation.

Serving Recommendations & Pairings

• Neat in a Glencairn to fully appreciate the OBSQ recipe's floral profile
• With a single large ice cube — the dilution opens the dark fruit notes without losing structure
• In a refined Old Fashioned built with demerara syrup and orange peel, letting the rye spine carry the cocktail
• Paired with aged sheep's milk cheese (Manchego, Roncal) or dark chocolate with sea salt

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the OBSQ recipe code mean?

Four Roses uses a four-letter code for each of its ten recipes: O (distillery), B or E (mash bill), S (standard process), and a yeast letter. OBSQ means the high-rye "B" mash bill (60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley) fermented with the floral "Q" yeast. Among Four Roses bourbon collectors, OBSQ is prized for its lifted aromatics and rye-driven structure.

How does the Mother's Day 2026 release compare to the Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch?

The annual Limited Edition Small Batch blends multiple recipes for a balanced profile, while the Mother's Day 2026 release is a single-recipe OBSQ expression. If you've enjoyed past Limited Edition Small Batch releases and want to taste an unblended pour of one of the recipes inside them, this is a direct path. Both are 14+ years old; this one is a recipe purist's bottle.

Is Four Roses Mother's Day 2026 allocated?

Yes. Like other annual Four Roses limited drops, the Mother's Day 2026 Limited Edition is produced in a constrained release and distributed selectively. Wooden Cork, the leading online alcohol retailer, secures allocation for these drops; quantities at this listing are limited.

Why Add Four Roses Mother's Day 2026 to Your Collection?

• 14-year OBSQ — the high-rye, floral-yeast recipe rarely bottled on its own
• Hand-selected under current Master Distiller Brent Elliott
• Limited annual release, allocated distribution

For collectors building a Four Roses recipe-code vertical, the Mother's Day 2026 Limited Edition closes a gap that's difficult to fill at retail — most OBSQ-forward releases get blended into the annual Small Batch. Available now at Wooden Cork, the leading online alcohol retailer.