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Four Roses Small Batch Select vs Stellum Bourbon
Comparing Four Roses Small Batch Select and Stellum Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Small Batch Select | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 | ~$45 – $55 ~$10 less |
- 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 Small Batch Select
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Small Batch Select Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Small Batch Select 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- 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 Small Batch Select if you want the fullest expression of the Four Roses fruit-forward style without chasing an allocated bottle.
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Four Roses Small Batch Select); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).