Four Roses OESO Single Barrel Bourbon Private Select ‘Barrel Ora Liquors’ 118.4 Proof

Four Roses OESO Single Barrel Bourbon Private Select “Barrel Ora Liquors” Barrel No 48‑3A
Kentucky Straight Bourbon | 118.4 Proof (59.2% ABV) | 750 mL
Process & Profile
Selected by Barrel Ora Liquors under Four Roses’ Private Select program, this OESO barrel uses the E mash bill (75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley) combined with the O yeast strain, known for delivering rich, red-fruit-forward character. Aged for approximately 10 years and 2 months in Warehouse SN, Barrel No 48‑3A, it’s bottled at cask strength (118.4 proof) to preserve full depth and nuance.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Ripe cherry, red berries, vanilla cream, caramel sugar, and soft oak
Palate: Apricot jam, rich vanilla, honeyed brown sugar, baking spice, and mild cinnamon
Finish: Lingering oak warmth, red-fruit echo, subtle pepper, and creamy grain
What Makes It Special
Private Selection single barrel chosen by Barrel Ora Liquors
Utilizes Four Roses’ OESO (low-rye) recipe for a fruit-forward expression
Aged over a decade for deep maturation
Bottled at 118.4 proof, capturing full barrel nuances
Barrel No 48‑3A offers its own distinct profile, unique to this pick
How to Enjoy
Best sipped neat or with a splash of water to reveal its layered fruit, spice, and oak. Makes a bold yet smooth base for a high-proof Old Fashioned or stirred whiskey cocktail.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What’s the proof?It’s bottled at 118.4 proof (59.2% ABV).
2. What mash bill and yeast are used?The OESO recipe: 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley with Four Roses’ O yeast strain.
3. How long was it aged?Aged approximately 10 years and 2 months.
4. Is it single barrel?Yes—Barrel No 48‑3A from Warehouse SN in the Private Select program.
5. How is it best enjoyed?Ideal neat, with water, or in a stirred high-proof cocktail to preserve its bold flavors.