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Four Roses Small Batch Select vs Redemption Bourbon
Put Four Roses Small Batch Select next to Redemption Bourbon and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Small Batch Select | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) +20 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $65 | ~$25 – $32 ~$32 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Four Roses Small Batch Select
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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Small Batch Select Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Small Batch Select 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Four Roses Small Batch Select); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).