Description
Four Roses OBSO Single Barrel Bourbon Private Select “THE BARREL TAP” Barrel No 60‑6
Kentucky Straight Bourbon | 123.6 Proof (61.8% ABV) | 750 mL
Process & Profile
This limited Private Select Single Barrel by uses the OBSO recipe (60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley with the “O” yeast strain). It was aged for 10 years – 2 months in a specific barrel (Warehouse SN, Barrel 60‑6) and bottled at its natural 123.6 proof, delivering intense flavor and aroma reflective of its age and recipe selection.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Rich vanilla, caramel, mint-tinged rye spice, green apple, and warm oak
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Palate: Bold caramel candy, dark cherry, cinnamon, baking spice, with herbal clove undertones
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Finish: Long and warming, with toasted oak, lingering rye, brown sugar, and subtle mint
What Makes It Special
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Selected by under the Private Select program for unique cask character
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OBSO recipe brings bolder rye spice and herbal complexity
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Aged for up to a decade, highlighting depth and maturity
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Bottled at cask strength (123.6 proof) for full intensity
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Single barrel release means distinct character from this specific barrel
How to Enjoy
Best sipped neat or with a few drops of water to coax out secondary flavors. Use in high-proof cocktails like a Big Whiskey Old Fashioned. Pairs well with dark chocolate, cigar smoke, or aged hard cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the proof?
Bottled at 123.6 proof (61.8% ABV).
2. What is the mash bill?
60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley with “O” yeast strain (OBSO recipe).
3. How long was it aged?
10 Years – 2 Months in new oak barrels.
4. What does “Private Select” mean?
It’s a single barrel chosen by custom for their release.
5. How is this different from other OBSO releases?
This one is a single barrel, cask-strength Private Select, offering a unique flavor profile distinct to barrel 60‑6.
