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Stagg vs Four Roses Bourbon
Put Stagg next to Four Roses Bourbon and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stagg | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130 proof (65% ABV) +50 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 | ~$22 – $28 ~$70 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Stagg does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Stagg Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/2 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 9/3 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
- 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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly more proof behind it.
- 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 (Stagg); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).