Four Roses OESO Single Barrel Bourbon Private Select ‘THE BARREL TAP' 118.4 Proof

Four Roses OESO Single Barrel Bourbon Private Select “THE BARREL TAP” Barrel No 48‑3A

Kentucky Straight Bourbon | 118.4 Proof (59.2% ABV) | 750 mL

Process & Profile

Selected by The Barrel Tap 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 The Barrel Tap

• 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.