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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and Charles Goodnight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Charles Goodnight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | 6 years |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $55 ~$25 less | ~$75 – $80 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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 lower price point.
- Go with Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon).