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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs Four Roses Single Barrel
Comparing Jack Daniel’s Bonded and Four Roses Single Barrel reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | Four Roses Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$30 – $38 ~$16 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Four Roses Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Four Roses Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/8 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure at a lower price point.
- Go with Four Roses Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel).