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Bulleit Bourbon vs Four Roses Bourbon
Bulleit Bourbon and Four Roses Bourbon are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is proof (90 vs. 80).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) +10 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 | ~$22 – $28 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bulleit Bourbon
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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 5/3 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 4/2 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere with more proof behind it.
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).