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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Four Roses Small Batch
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Four Roses Small Batch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$32 – $38).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Four Roses Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$32 – $38 ~$15 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 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Four Roses Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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: 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof.
- 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 lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch).