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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Four Roses Bourbon
Comparing Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Four Roses Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +35 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$22 – $28 ~$53 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/2 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 8/3 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).