Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2016

108.2 proof. Barrel strength. Non-chill filtered. The 2016 Limited Edition Small Batch from Four Roses — OBSV 16 Year, OBSK 14 Year, OESV 16 Year, and OESK 13 Year, assembled from the distillery's unique 10-recipe system at natural barrel proof.

Four Roses' Annual Limited Edition Small Batch is the most thoroughly documented annual bourbon release in the American industry. Each year, the Master Distiller selects a specific combination of recipes and ages from the distillery's 10-recipe program — two mashbills crossed with five yeast strains producing 10 genuinely different bourbons from the same facility. The specific recipe combination is published and documented, making each year's LE a permanent record of the Master Distiller's assessment that year.

The 2016 combination: OBSV at 16 years (high-rye, delicate fruit yeast — the oldest component), OBSK at 14 years (high-rye, spicy full-bodied yeast), OESV at 16 years (low-rye, delicate fruit yeast — tied oldest), and OESK at 13 years (low-rye, spicy yeast) — at 108.2 proof. The two 16-year components make the 2016 one of the more age-forward LE releases. The 1 unit remaining makes this among the scarcest current Four Roses LE vintages in the inventory.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep amber from the multi-year, multi-recipe barrel selection.
• Nose: The 16-year OB and OE mashbill components contributing deep fruit and aged oak — the V yeast strains' delicate aromatics woven through the K strains' spice.
• Palate: Complex and layered at 108.2 proof — the age of the 16-year components evident in the fully integrated oak and caramel structure.
• Finish: Long — the multi-recipe complexity unfolding through a satisfying, evolving close.

Specs

• Distillery: Four Roses, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
• Recipes: OBSV 16yr + OBSK 14yr + OESV 16yr + OESK 13yr
• Proof: 108.2 (54.1% ABV)
• Bottling: Barrel strength, non-chill filtered
• Release: 2016 Limited Edition Small Batch
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What makes the 2016 notable within the LE Small Batch series? The 2016 uses two 16-year components (OBSV and OESV) — making it one of the more age-forward LE releases in the series. Most LE releases top out at 12–15 years for the oldest component.
• Is 1 unit the only bottle available? Yes — this is a single-unit listing, making it among the scarcest Four Roses LE vintages currently in our inventory.
• How does the 2016 compare to 2017? The 2016 uses OBSV 16yr + OBSK 14yr + OESV 16yr + OESK 13yr at 108.2 proof. The 2017 uses OBSV 13yr + OBSK 16yr + OESV 15yr + OESK 14yr at 108.3 proof. Different age emphasis: 2016 highlights the V yeast at maximum age; 2017 highlights the K yeast at maximum age.
• Is the 2016 LE still available? Yes — 1 unit remaining. The last bottle of the 2016 vintage in current inventory.