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Four Roses Single Barrel vs Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Comparing Four Roses Single Barrel and Jack Daniel’s Bonded reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Single Barrel | Jack Daniel’s Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$30 – $38 ~$16 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Four Roses Single Barrel
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Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Single Barrel Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/4 spice: Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Four Roses Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Four Roses Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive glass.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Four Roses Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded).