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Kentucky Owl Batch 12 vs Four Roses Bourbon
Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and Four Roses Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +36 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$300 – $400 | ~$22 – $28 ~$325 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Kentucky Owl Batch 12 Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/3 oak: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 7/2 heat: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
- 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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with significantly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).