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Four Roses Small Batch Select vs Zackariah Harris
Put Four Roses Small Batch Select next to Zackariah Harris and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Small Batch Select | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) +24 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 | ~$13 – $22 ~$43 less |
- Zackariah Harris does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Small Batch Select Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/2 fruit: Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
spice 7/3 spice: Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
oak 6/3 oak: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Four Roses Small Batch Select 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm 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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Four Roses Small Batch Select); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).