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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year vs Four Roses Small Batch
Comparing Jack Daniel’s 14 Year and Four Roses Small Batch 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 14 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +36 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$150 – $250 | ~$32 – $38 ~$165 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
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Four Roses Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 9/5 oak: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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: 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.
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 significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Four Roses Small Batch if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year); neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch).