Four Roses Small Batch Select

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Bourbon · 1 wave · n=72 answers, pooled

By assistant

How often each assistant brings the brand up in recommendation answers.

Share of recommendations over time

Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.

What they call it

Recurring descriptions in the assistants' own words, grouped by theme.

• méthode traditionnelle ×38

  “**Four Roses Small Batch Select** (typically priced around **$55–$65**) is highly regarded for its unique profile: it acts as a sweet spot in the Four Roses lineup, bottled at **104 proof**, **non-chill-filtered**, and featuring a high-rye mash bill that delivers dark fruit, baki”

• 104 proof ×34

  “**Four Roses Small Batch Select** (typically priced around **$55–$65**) is highly regarded for its unique profile: it acts as a sweet spot in the Four Roses lineup, bottled at **104 proof**, **non-chill-filtered**, and featuring a high-rye mash bill that delivers dark fruit, baki”

• higher proof ×9

  “**Four Roses Small Batch Select** (~$55–$65) is a non-chill-filtered, 104-proof version using 6 recipes. While excellent, many argue the standard Small Batch is actually a better *value* for money.”

• balanced flavor profile ×6

  “Expect a balanced profile of vanilla, caramel/brioche, red fruit, baking spice, and a pleasantly peppery rye edge.”

• high-rye bourbon ×5

  “**Four Roses Small Batch Select** (typically priced around **$55–$65**) is highly regarded for its unique profile: it acts as a sweet spot in the Four Roses lineup, bottled at **104 proof**, **non-chill-filtered**, and featuring a high-rye mash bill that delivers dark fruit, baki”

• most expensive ×3

  “Four Roses Small Batch Select typically runs it's the highest proof (104), most expensive ($60), and sole non-chill filtered bottle in Four Roses' core lineup, though some retailers price it a bit lower — it's bottled at 52%, and priced around $55.”

• budget-friendly ×2

  “Four Roses Small Batch Select gets consistently positive reviews and is widely seen as a solid value, though opinions vary slightly on whether it beats the Single Barrel.”

• competitive price point ×2

  “- **Price point**: $60 remains a highly competitive price point for bourbon, and while Four Roses Small Batch Select may not be a showstopper, it proves to be a balanced and competently executed product worth considering.”

• complex flavor profile ×2

  “yes—it is absolutely worth its $55 to $65 price tag.”

• excellent ×2

  “If you are looking for an "everyday premium" bottle that is consistently excellent, highly complex, and actually available on store shelves, this is a must-buy.”

In their words

58 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone.

What they recommend

“Four Roses Small Batch Select”

“**Best refined sipper around $50–70:** **Four Roses Small Batch Select** — 104 proof, non-chill-filtered, fruit-forward with berries, apricot, spice, and mint.”

“**Buy Four Roses Small Batch Select** if you want one easy, high-quality answer. It's a flavorful, non-chill-filtered 104-proof bourbon: fruit, vanilla, light oak, baking spice, and a minty finish. It's refined enough to sip neat, but not s”

“**Four Roses Small Batch Select** — best for a more elegant, fruit-forward bourbon: berries, apricot, vanilla, mint, and cinnamon; 104 proof and non-chill-filtered.”

“**For a bourbon enthusiast who appreciates complexity:** **Four Roses Small Batch Select** — 104 proof, non-chill-filtered, with fruit, baking spice, vanilla, oak, and a minty finish.”

Where they hedge

“If you see **Small Batch Select** at **$50 or less**, grab it—it's non-chill-filtered, 104 proof, and has berry, vanilla, light oak, mint, and cinnamon notes—but it is often priced above your cap.”

“the pricier **Small Batch Select** (rather than standard Small Batch), keep in mind it's roughly $40-50, at 50% ABV, aged 7-8 years”

“Four Roses Small Batch Select typically retails around $55 to $60, coming in at 104 proof and non-chill-filtered.”

“typically runs it's the highest proof (104), most expensive ($60), and sole non-chill filtered bottle in Four Roses' core lineup, though some retailers price it a bit lower — it's bottled at 52%, and priced around $55”

“Four Roses Small Batch Select typically runs around $60, which is described as "a highly competitive price point for bourbon".”

What they warn about

“don't confuse this with the pricier **Limited Edition Small Batch** (an annual ~$200-250 luxury release) or **Small Batch Select** (~double the price of standard Small Batch)”

The substitution map

Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.

Where this comes from

12 of 58 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.

Where they send you

Stores and sites assistants name as places to buy this brand.

Method: fixed shopper questions asked repeatedly to Claude, OpenAI GPT and Gemini with web search on. Shares are the percentage of recommendation answers mentioning the brand. Quotes are AI outputs; full transcripts are kept as receipts.