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Barrell Foundation Bourbon vs Four Roses Bourbon
Put Barrell Foundation Bourbon next to Four Roses Bourbon and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Foundation Bourbon | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $60 | ~$22 – $28 ~$30 less |
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Barrell Foundation Bourbon
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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Foundation Bourbon Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/3 oak: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 5/2 heat: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 3 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon: Barrell's everyday bottle: a multi-state blend proofed down to 100 instead of bottled at cask strength. Creamy cake and vanilla up front, then a dry, rye-driven peppery finish.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Barrell Foundation Bourbon if you want an approachable, 100-proof Barrell blend that still shows off multi-state blending with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Barrell Foundation Bourbon); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).