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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Four Roses Small Batch Select
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Four Roses Small Batch Select are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is proof (91.2 vs. 104).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Four Roses Small Batch Select |
|---|---|---|
| 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 +4 yr | 6 years |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 104 proof (52% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$10 less | ~$55 – $65 |
- 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 Small Batch Select
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Four Roses Small Batch Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 3 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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 Small Batch Select: Six recipes, non-chill-filtered, at 104 proof, and the most complete thing Four Roses makes at a normal price. The house fruit character with enough proof and texture to carry it.
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 at a slightly lower price point and with an older age statement.
- Go with Four Roses Small Batch Select if you want the fullest expression of the Four Roses fruit-forward style without chasing an allocated bottle with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, rocks (Four Roses Small Batch Select).