Description

The Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2026 is a special-release Kentucky bourbon that brings together four carefully selected, well-aged bourbons from Four Roses’ distinctive recipe portfolio. The 2026 edition combines 14-year-old OBSK, 14-year-old OESK, 15-year-old OESV, and 23-year-old OESK bourbon, creating a blend that highlights the character developed through extended maturation. It is bottled at barrel strength at 109.2 proof.

This limited release reflects Four Roses’ approach of selecting exceptional barrels and blending them to create a distinctive expression while preserving the character developed during aging. Unlike many standard bourbon releases, the 2026 Limited Edition Small Batch is non-chill filtered, allowing more of the whiskey’s natural barrel character to remain in the finished product.

The aroma profile opens with notes of apricot and oak. On the palate, the bourbon develops layers of baking spice, honey, and subtle wood tones. The combination of mature bourbon and higher barrel-strength proof gives the whiskey a concentrated character, while the fruit and sweet notes provide balance within the overall profile. Four Roses describes the finish as lingering, with mouth-coating flavors of fruit, vanilla, and caramel.

The 2026 release also demonstrates Four Roses’ distinctive use of its recipe system. The distillery produces ten bourbon recipes by combining two mash bills with five proprietary yeast strains, each contributing different characteristics to the final whiskey. The OBSK and OESK recipes are associated with baking-spice notes, while OESV is associated with delicate fruit characteristics.

With bourbon ages ranging from 14 to 23 years, the 2026 Limited Edition Small Batch represents a notably mature expression within the Four Roses lineup. Its combination of extended aging, barrel-strength bottling, non-chill filtration, and multiple recipes gives it a profile centered on mature oak, fruit, vanilla, caramel, honey, and baking spice.

As a limited-edition alcoholic beverage, availability and pricing can vary by location and retailer. Consumers should comply with applicable laws and minimum-age requirements when purchasing or consuming alcoholic beverages.