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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat next to Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 ~$85 less | ~$75 – $200 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
heat 5/9 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
nuttiness 2/6 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).