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Four Roses Bourbon vs Four Roses Small Batch Select
Put Four Roses Bourbon next to Four Roses Small Batch Select and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Four Roses Small Batch Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 104 proof (52% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$22 – $28 ~$35 less | ~$55 – $65 |
- 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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Four Roses Small Batch Select
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Four Roses Small Batch Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/6 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
oak 3/6 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10
fruit 6/8 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 3 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.
- Four Roses Small Batch Select: Six recipes, non-chill-filtered, at 104 proof, and the most complete thing Four Roses makes at a normal price. The house fruit character with enough proof and texture to carry it.
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 Four Roses Small Batch Select if you want the fullest expression of the Four Roses fruit-forward style without chasing an allocated bottle with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); neat, rocks (Four Roses Small Batch Select).