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Eagle Rare 12 Year vs Four Roses Single Barrel
Comparing Eagle Rare 12 Year and Four Roses Single Barrel reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 12 Year | Four Roses Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $80 | ~$45 – $55 ~$15 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 12 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
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Four Roses Single Barrel
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 12 Year Four Roses Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Eagle Rare 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak finish.
- Four Roses Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive glass.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Eagle Rare 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak.
- Go with Four Roses Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel).