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George T. Stagg vs Four Roses Single Barrel
Comparing George T. Stagg and Four Roses Single Barrel reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | Four Roses Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +43 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$45 – $55 ~$425 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 Single Barrel
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Four Roses Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/6 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 6/8 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 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 Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive glass.
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 Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (George T. Stagg); neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel).