{"product_id":"four-roses-limited-edition-small-batch-barrel-strength-2016-750-ml","title":"Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch Barrel Strength Bourbon 2016 (750mL)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Roses Limited Edition Small Batch Barrel Strength Bourbon 2016 (750mL)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — 12 to 16 Year | OESO, OBSV \u0026amp; OESK | 111.2 Proof | 9,258 Bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience one of the standout vintage releases from Four Roses with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2016 Limited Edition Small Batch Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an exceptionally limited blend of three mature Four Roses bourbon recipes personally selected by Master Distiller \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrent Elliott\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 release combines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Year OESO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Year OBSV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16-Year OESK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe centerpiece is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Year OESO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, selected for its exceptional fruit character and appearing in a Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch for the first time in more than seven years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElliott balanced that fruit-forward bourbon with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Year OBSV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and considerably older \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16-Year OESK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing additional rye character, baking spice, oak, and maturity into the final blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebarrel strength of 55.6% ABV (111.2 Proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 2016 Limited Edition delivers an extraordinary combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet cherry, crisp green apple, apricot, citrus, molasses, crème brûlée, rye spice, pepper, honey, mint, caramel, and mature oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9,258 hand-numbered bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were released in the United States, making this a particularly desirable vintage for collectors of Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Four Roses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Four Roses Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery Location:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lawrenceburg, Kentucky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2016 Limited Edition Small Batch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750mL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12–16 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoungest Bourbon:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOldest Bourbon:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecipes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e OESO, OBSV \u0026amp; OESK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Year Component:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e OESO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Year Component:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e OBSV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16-Year Component:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e OESK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 55.6%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProof:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 111.2 Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Barrel Strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9,258 Hand-Numbered Bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster Distiller:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brent Elliott\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Recognition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e America's Best Kentucky Bourbon — 2017 World Whiskies Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet Cherry, Green Apple, Apricot, Citrus, Molasses, Crème Brûlée, Rye Spice, Honey, Mint \u0026amp; Mature Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree Four Roses Recipes in One Exceptional Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Roses has one of the most distinctive production systems in Kentucky bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distillery combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo different mash bills with five proprietary yeast strains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving Four Roses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 individual bourbon recipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach recipe develops its own personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the 2016 Limited Edition Small Batch, Brent Elliott selected three:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOESO — 12 Years Old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOBSV — 12 Years Old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOESK — 16 Years Old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simply blending barrels of the same bourbon at different ages, Four Roses could combine genuinely different bourbon recipes, ages, mash bills, and yeast-driven flavor profiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's what makes the Limited Edition Small Batch releases particularly fascinating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Year OESO — The Heart of the Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Year OESO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was selected to anchor the 2016 release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Roses' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE mash bill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75% Corn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20% Rye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5% Malted Barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO yeast strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is associated with rich fruit character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, OESO produces a bourbon capable of delivering substantial fruit and sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the 2016 release, that mature OESO brought the bright fruit characteristics that define much of the final blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet Cherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipe Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApricot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaramelized Sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts inclusion was also historically interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 release marked the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst appearance of OESO in a Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch in more than seven years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Year OBSV — High-Rye Fruit \u0026amp; Structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second component is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Year OBSV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike OESO, OBSV uses Four Roses' higher-rye \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB mash bill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Corn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35% Rye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5% Malted Barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV yeast strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contributes delicate fruit character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat 35% rye content brings additional spice and structure while allowing the fruit-forward character of the yeast to remain evident.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the final 2016 blend, OBSV helps provide the transition between the lush fruitiness of OESO and the deeper spice and oak of the older OESK.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16-Year OESK — Age \u0026amp; Baking Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe oldest component of the blend is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16-Year OESK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOESK returns to the lower-rye E mash bill:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75% Corn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20% Rye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5% Malted Barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eK yeast strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is associated with baking-spice character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter an extraordinary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 years in new charred oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the bourbon contributes significantly greater maturity to the final blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect deeper notes of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaking Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinnamon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeasoned Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaramel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanilla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat older OESK provides a mature counterpoint to the brighter 12-year fruit components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Recipe Behind the Bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePut the three components together and the structure becomes easier to understand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Year OESO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit, richness and sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Year OBSV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelicate fruit, high-rye structure and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16-Year OESK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature oak, baking spice and additional depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrent Elliott used the exceptional fruitiness of OESO as the foundation, then balanced it with the greater age and spice provided by OBSV and OESK.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a bourbon that moves naturally from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright fruit toward citrus, caramelized sweetness, rye spice, mature oak, honey, and mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e111.2 Proof — True Barrel Strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Limited Edition Small Batch was bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e111.2 Proof (55.6% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a true \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebarrel-strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat additional concentration gives the bourbon a rich texture and allows the distinctive personalities of its three recipes to remain clearly defined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite the proof, balance is one of the defining characteristics of the release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit remains vibrant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rye spice remains structured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 16-year-old oak adds maturity without completely dominating the younger components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor enthusiasts who enjoy exploring high-proof bourbon, several drops of water can reveal additional fruit, caramel, honey, and crème brûlée character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly 9,258 U.S. Bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Roses released only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9,258 hand-numbered bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the 2016 Limited Edition Small Batch in the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat was already a small allocation when the bourbon was released.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYears later, unopened bottles have naturally become considerably more difficult to encounter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike an ongoing core expression, the exact combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Year OESO, 12-Year OBSV, and 16-Year OESK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was created specifically for the 2016 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce those bottles were released, that particular blend became part of Four Roses history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Important Brent Elliott Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Limited Edition Small Batch also represents an important period in Four Roses history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrent Elliott became Master Distiller in September 2015\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, succeeding legendary longtime Master Distiller Jim Rutledge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElliott had already worked on the selection of previous Limited Edition releases, but 2016 marked the first annual Limited Edition Small Batch released completely under his guidance as Master Distiller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat gives the bottle additional significance for enthusiasts following the evolution of Four Roses from the Rutledge era into the Elliott era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerica's Best Kentucky Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quality of the release was subsequently recognized internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017 World Whiskies Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Four Roses 2016 Limited Edition Small Batch was named:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerica's Best Kentucky Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe award added another important distinction to a release that was already notable for its mature age components, unusual return of OESO, barrel-strength presentation, and limited production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly collectible vintage Four Roses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2016 Limited Edition Small Batch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrue barrel-strength release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e111.2 Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55.6% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend of three distinct Four Roses recipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Year OESO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Year OBSV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16-Year OESK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBourbon aged between 12 and 16 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOESO returned to the Limited Edition Small Batch after more than seven years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOESO provides exceptional fruit character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOBSV contributes high-rye structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOESK contributes mature baking spice and oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo different Four Roses mash bills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree different yeast-driven recipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet cherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrisp green apple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich apricot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTart citrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMolasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrème brûlée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaramel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRye spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly 9,258 hand-numbered U.S. bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant early Brent Elliott Limited Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerica's Best Kentucky Bourbon at the 2017 World Whiskies Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent addition to a serious Four Roses collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍽️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA discontinued barrel-strength bourbon of this age and rarity deserves to be explored slowly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe neat at room temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a Glencairn or Kentucky bourbon glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow 10–15 minutes to open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience the first sip at full 111.2 Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd several drops of water and revisit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid excessive dilution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry alongside premium dark chocolate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with toasted pecans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent with crème brûlée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with caramelized apples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy with smoked brisket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with aged cheddar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent as an after-dinner bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompare with other vintage Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch releases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Four Roses","offers":[{"title":"Default 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