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Four Roses Single Barrel vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Put Four Roses Single Barrel next to W.L. Weller Full Proof and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Single Barrel | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$35 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 Single Barrel
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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Single Barrel W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/3 spice: Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Single Barrel 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).