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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Four Roses Bourbon
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat next to Four Roses Bourbon and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) +26 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$22 – $28 ~$28 less |
- 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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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/2 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 5/3 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
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 with significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).