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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs Four Roses Single Barrel
Comparing Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Four Roses Single Barrel reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | Four Roses Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +10 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$45 – $55 ~$40 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Four Roses Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) Four Roses Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/6 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 8/6 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 7/8 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
- Four Roses Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive glass.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Four Roses Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel).