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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs Four Roses Small Batch
Put Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) next to Four Roses Small Batch and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | Four Roses Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +20 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$32 – $38 ~$55 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 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) Four Roses Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/4 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 Small Batch: Four Roses' yeast strains push this toward fruit and florals rather than wood. Red berry and cinnamon over a light body, with the rye showing up as brightness instead of bite.
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 Small Batch if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch).