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Four Roses Bourbon vs Baker’s 7 Year
Comparing Four Roses Bourbon and Baker’s 7 Year reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Baker’s 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +27 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$38 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Baker’s 7 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Four Roses Bourbon
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Baker’s 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Baker’s 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/7 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
heat 2/6 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year).