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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 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
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/6 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 8/8 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 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.
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).