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Baker’s 7 Year vs Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Put Baker’s 7 Year next to Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +17 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/2 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 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.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon).