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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond vs Zackariah Harris
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond next to Zackariah Harris and you have a contemporary, high-rye craft build set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $50 | ~$13 – $22 ~$30 less |
- Zackariah Harris does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/3 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 7/2 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
oak 5/3 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).