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George T. Stagg vs Four Roses Bourbon
Comparing George T. Stagg and Four Roses Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +63 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$22 – $28 ~$450 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- George T. Stagg does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Four Roses Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/2 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 9/3 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (George T. Stagg); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).