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George T. Stagg vs Four Roses Small Batch Select
Put George T. Stagg next to Four Roses Small Batch Select and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | Four Roses Small Batch Select |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 years |
| Proof | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +39 proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$55 – $65 ~$415 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 Small Batch Select
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Four Roses Small Batch Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/6 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
fruit 6/8 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 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 Small Batch Select: Six recipes, non-chill-filtered, at 104 proof, and the most complete thing Four Roses makes at a normal price. The house fruit character with enough proof and texture to carry it.
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 Small Batch Select if you want the fullest expression of the Four Roses fruit-forward style without chasing an allocated bottle at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (George T. Stagg); neat, rocks (Four Roses Small Batch Select).