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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year vs Four Roses Small Batch
On paper Russell’s Reserve 10 Year and Four Roses Small Batch are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$40 – $50 vs. ~$32 – $38) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year | Four Roses Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$32 – $38 ~$10 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Four Roses Small Batch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Four Roses Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Russell’s Reserve 10 Year: Ten years of Wild Turkey at a restrained 90 proof, which trades the 101's punch for polish. More oak and more composure, and one of the better age-stated bottles at its price.
- 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 Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down.
- 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 slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year); neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch).