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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Four Roses Bourbon
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Four Roses Bourbon are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$22 – $28).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) +11 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$22 – $28 ~$25 less |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 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
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/3 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 4/2 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof.
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).