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Stellum Bourbon vs Four Roses Bourbon
Put Stellum Bourbon next to Four Roses Bourbon and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | 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 proof (57.5% ABV) +35 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$22 – $28 ~$25 less |
- Stellum Bourbon 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
Stellum Bourbon
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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/2 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 6/3 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
- 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).