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Four Roses Small Batch vs Zackariah Harris
Four Roses Small Batch and Zackariah Harris sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Small Batch | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +10 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$32 – $38 | ~$13 – $22 ~$18 less |
- Zackariah Harris 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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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Small Batch Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/2 fruit: Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
oak 5/3 oak: Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- 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 if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template with more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).