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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond vs Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond next to Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and you have a contemporary, high-rye craft build set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $50 | ~$45 – $55 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond
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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/4 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond: Bardstown's own high-rye recipe, distilled on site rather than sourced. More than a third rye gives it a bright, minty, fruit-and-pepper profile over caramel and light oak.
- 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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond if you want a spicy, fruit-forward high-rye bourbon with the guarantees of a bonded label with more proof behind it.
- Go with Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon).