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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | 6 years |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) | 111.2 proof (55.6% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $55 ~$10 less | ~$60 – $65 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/7 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 8 out of 10
fruit 8/7 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated: A very high-wheat bourbon bottled at cask strength. Nearly half the grain is wheat, so it is honeyed and candy-sweet with bright citrus and cherry rather than 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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated if you want an extremely wheat-heavy, cask-strength pour that is all honey, candy and citrus.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated).