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Four Roses Bourbon vs Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Four Roses Bourbon and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$65 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 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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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/8 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
oak 3/8 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)).