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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year vs Four Roses Small Batch Select
Comparing Jack Daniel’s 14 Year and Four Roses Small Batch Select reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year | Four Roses Small Batch Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 14 years +8 yr | 6 years |
| Proof | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +22 proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$150 – $250 | ~$55 – $65 ~$140 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
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Four Roses Small Batch Select
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Four Roses Small Batch Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
heat 9/6 heat: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
fruit 6/8 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Jack Daniel’s 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf with more proof behind it and with an older age statement.
- 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, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year); neat, rocks (Four Roses Small Batch Select).