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Ancient Age vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Put Ancient Age next to Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ancient Age | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 106 proof (53% ABV) +26 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$37 less | ~$50 – $55 |
- Ancient Age 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
Ancient Age Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
heat 2/5 heat: Ancient Age 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Ancient Age 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
oak 3/5 oak: Ancient Age 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Ancient Age: The bottom rung of the Buffalo Trace ladder and priced accordingly. Thin and simple at 80 proof, but it is recognisably the Mash Bill #2 recipe and it does its job in a highball without complaint.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Ancient Age if you want the cheapest honest mixer in the lineup and you are not drinking it neat.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball (Ancient Age); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).