Four Roses Small Batch Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 104 Proof (52% ABV) | 750ml

Rich, complex, and bottled at a higher proof, Four Roses Small Batch Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey brings together six of Four Roses’ ten distinct bourbon recipes to create a layered balance of fruit, spice, sweetness, and oak. The selected bourbons are aged for at least six years before being mingled and bottled at 52% ABV (104 proof). Non-chill filtered and presented in a 750ml bottle, Small Batch Select delivers notes of raspberry, clove, nutmeg, apricot, vanilla, and oak with a long, lingering finish.

Key Details

Spirit Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Expression: Small Batch Select

Recipes: OBSV • OBSK • OBSF • OESV • OESK • OESF

Mash Bills: Four Roses Mash Bill B & Mash Bill E

Age: Minimum 6 Years

Filtration: Non-Chill Filtered

Alcohol Content: 52% ABV (104 Proof)

Bottle Size: 750ml

Profile: Raspberry • Apricot • Vanilla • Clove • Nutmeg • Oak

Process & Aging

Four Roses Small Batch Select showcases the distillery's unique approach to bourbon production by combining six individual recipes.

Four Roses produces whiskey from two different mash bills:

Mash Bill B: 60% corn, 35% rye, and 5% malted barley.

Mash Bill E: 75% corn, 20% rye, and 5% malted barley.

These mash bills are paired with several of Four Roses' proprietary yeast strains to create the six recipes selected for this expression: OBSV, OBSK, OBSF, OESV, OESK, and OESF.

Each recipe develops its own characteristics during maturation. After aging for a minimum of six years in new charred oak barrels, selected barrels from the six recipes are mingled together to create Small Batch Select.

The bourbon is bottled non-chill filtered at 52% ABV (104 proof), preserving greater body, texture, and flavor.

Appearance

Rich amber with warm copper and golden highlights, reflecting its years of maturation in new charred oak.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Inviting aromas of raspberries, clove, and nutmeg, accompanied by sweet vanilla and mature oak.

Palate: Rich and layered with apricot, berries, vanilla, and light oak, followed by warming baking spice and rye-driven complexity.

Finish: Long and lingering, with continued fruit, spice, vanilla, and oak.

What Makes It Special

Four Roses Small Batch Select stands apart through its combination of six different bourbon recipes.

Four Roses is unusual among Kentucky bourbon producers because it creates 10 distinct recipes by combining two mash bills with five proprietary yeast strains.

For Small Batch Select, the distillery chooses six of those recipes:

OBSV – Mash Bill B with delicate fruit yeast character
OBSK – Mash Bill B with slight spice
OBSF – Mash Bill B with herbal character
OESV – Mash Bill E with delicate fruit
OESK – Mash Bill E with slight spice
OESF – Mash Bill E with herbal character

Combining these recipes allows Four Roses to build complexity from both the mash bill and fermentation stages rather than relying solely on barrel maturation.

Another important distinction is its 104-proof bottling strength. Small Batch Select is bottled stronger than Four Roses' standard Small Batch and Single Barrel expressions, giving it additional body and intensity.

It is also non-chill filtered, helping retain more of the whiskey's natural oils and texture before bottling.

How to Enjoy

Four Roses Small Batch Select is particularly well suited for sipping neat or with a small amount of water.

At 104 proof, allowing the bourbon to rest in a Glencairn or similar whiskey glass for several minutes can help reveal its fruit, vanilla, spice, and oak characteristics.

A few drops of water can soften the alcohol while opening additional aromas and flavors.

It can also be served over a large ice cube or used in spirit-forward bourbon cocktails such as an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, where its higher proof and complex blend of recipes allow the whiskey to remain prominent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the alcohol content of Four Roses Small Batch Select?

Four Roses Small Batch Select is bottled at 52% ABV (104 proof).

How old is Four Roses Small Batch Select?

The bourbons selected for Four Roses Small Batch Select are aged for a minimum of six years.

What recipes are used in Four Roses Small Batch Select?

Small Batch Select combines six Four Roses recipes: OBSV, OBSK, OBSF, OESV, OESK, and OESF.

What are the mash bills for Four Roses Small Batch Select?

The expression incorporates both Four Roses mash bills: Mash Bill B contains 60% corn, 35% rye, and 5% malted barley, while Mash Bill E contains 75% corn, 20% rye, and 5% malted barley.

Is Four Roses Small Batch Select high rye?

Yes. Both Four Roses mash bills contain substantial amounts of rye, with one containing 35% rye and the other 20% rye.

Is Four Roses Small Batch Select chill filtered?

No. Four Roses Small Batch Select is bottled non-chill filtered, helping preserve additional body and texture.

What does Four Roses Small Batch Select taste like?

Its profile features raspberry, apricot, vanilla, clove, nutmeg, berries, and oak, combining fruit-forward sweetness with spice and mature barrel character.

What is the difference between Four Roses Small Batch and Small Batch Select?

Small Batch Select is a distinct expression built from six Four Roses recipes, aged at least six years, bottled non-chill filtered at 104 proof. The standard Four Roses Small Batch uses a different recipe combination and is bottled at a lower proof.

What is the difference between Four Roses Single Barrel and Small Batch Select?

Four Roses Single Barrel showcases whiskey from one barrel, with the standard release using the OBSV recipe. Small Batch Select combines selected barrels from six different recipes, creating its profile through the interaction of multiple mash bill and yeast combinations.

What size bottle is this?

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Four Roses Small Batch Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Pricing & Availability

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Four Roses Small Batch Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, aged for at least six years, non-chill filtered, and bottled at 104 proof (52% ABV). Available now while supplies last.

Brand Story

Four Roses takes a distinctive approach to Kentucky bourbon production by creating 10 separate bourbon recipes from two mash bills and five proprietary yeast strains.

Each combination develops its own characteristics, ranging from delicate fruit and floral notes to spice and herbal complexity. Four Roses can then select individual recipes for single-barrel releases or combine multiple recipes to create its small-batch expressions.

Four Roses Small Batch Select highlights the versatility of this system by bringing together six recipes from both mash bills and three different yeast strains.

Aged for at least six years, bottled at 104 proof, and presented non-chill filtered, Small Batch Select showcases the fruit, spice, vanilla, and oak characteristics of Four Roses in a fuller-bodied and more complex small-batch expression.