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Four Roses Bourbon vs Stellum Bourbon
Put Four Roses Bourbon next to Stellum Bourbon and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +35 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$25 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Stellum Bourbon 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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/7 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 3/6 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).