Four Roses Single Barrel OESQ is a Kentucky straight bourbon built on one of the distillery's ten signature recipes, pairing the lower-rye "E" mash bill with the proprietary "Q" yeast strain, bottled at 100 proof.
Four Roses is known for its unique system of ten distinct bourbon recipes, each combining one of two mash bills with one of five proprietary yeast strains. This single-barrel release showcases the OESQ recipe: the lower-rye "E" mash bill paired with the "Q" yeast, which contributes delicate grain, ripe berry, and fragrant floral character. Aged between seven and nine years and drawn from an individual barrel, each bottle carries subtle barrel-to-barrel variation while preserving the recipe's signature balance and refinement. Approachable yet complex, it can be enjoyed neat, over a large ice cube, or in an elevated bourbon cocktail.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Red berries, wildflower honey, and creamy caramel, with vanilla, delicate florals, and lightly seasoned oak.
Palate: Silky layers of raspberry, strawberry, and honeyed grain, with vanilla, soft caramel, and gentle floral notes.
Finish: Soft, elegant, and lasting, with lingering red fruit, vanilla, floral sweetness, and polished oak.
Specifications
Distillery: Four Roses
Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Single Barrel)
Recipe: OESQ ("E" low-rye mash bill, "Q" yeast strain)
Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
Age: 7–9 Years
Region: Kentucky, USA
Size: 750mL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does OESQ mean?
It is one of Four Roses' ten recipe codes. The "E" is the lower-rye mash bill and the "Q" is one of the distillery's proprietary yeast strains, known for delicate fruit and floral character.
What proof and age is it?
It is bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) and aged between seven and nine years.
Why do single barrels vary?
Each bottle is drawn from one individual barrel, so there is subtle barrel-to-barrel variation while the OESQ recipe's core balance stays consistent.
