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Four Roses Small Batch vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Four Roses Small Batch and W.L. Weller Full Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Small Batch | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$32 – $38 ~$50 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 Small Batch
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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Small Batch W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
heat 4/7 heat: Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Four Roses Small Batch: Four Roses' yeast strains push this toward fruit and florals rather than wood. Red berry and cinnamon over a light body, with the rye showing up as brightness instead of bite.
- 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 Small Batch if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template 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, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).