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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs Four Roses Small Batch
Comparing Jack Daniel’s Bonded and Four Roses Small Batch 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 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$30 – $38 | ~$32 – $38 |
- 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 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Four Roses Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/7 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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 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 Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure.
- Go with Four Roses Small Batch if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch).