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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Four Roses Single Barrel
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat next to Four Roses Single Barrel 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 Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) +6 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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 Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Four Roses Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/8 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 8/7 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive glass.
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 slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Four Roses Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel).