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Bulleit Bourbon vs Four Roses Small Batch
On paper Bulleit Bourbon and Four Roses Small Batch are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$25 – $32 vs. ~$32 – $38) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Four Roses Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$7 less | ~$32 – $38 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bulleit Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Four Roses Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Four Roses Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/7 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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 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 if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Four Roses Small Batch if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch).