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Four Roses Bourbon vs Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Four Roses Bourbon and Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 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 | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 14 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +46 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$22 – $28 ~$175 less | ~$150 – $250 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/9 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
oak 3/9 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
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 Jack Daniel’s 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year).