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Stagg vs Four Roses Single Barrel
Comparing Stagg and Four Roses Single Barrel reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stagg | Four Roses Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130 proof (65% ABV) +30 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 | ~$45 – $55 ~$45 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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Stagg
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Flavor Profile
Stagg Four Roses Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/6 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 7/8 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 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 Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive glass.
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 Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Stagg); neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel).