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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Four Roses Single Barrel
On paper Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Four Roses Single Barrel are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (91.2 vs. 100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Four Roses Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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 Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Four Roses Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/6 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 7/8 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 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 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof.
- Go with Four Roses Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel).