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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs Four Roses Bourbon
Comparing Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and Four Roses Bourbon reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) +10 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$22 – $28 ~$25 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Four Roses Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/2 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 4/3 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body with more proof behind it.
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).