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Four Roses Small Batch vs Yellowstone Select
Put Four Roses Small Batch next to Yellowstone Select and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Small Batch | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional 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) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$32 – $38 ~$10 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- Yellowstone Select 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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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Small Batch Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/4 spice: Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).