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Baker’s 7 Year vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Comparing Baker’s 7 Year and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years +1 yr | 6 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 106 proof (53% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$50 – $55 ~$10 less |
- Baker’s 7 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Baker’s 7 Year
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/2 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
fruit 5/8 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- 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 Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
- 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 at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).