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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs George T. Stagg
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and George T. Stagg sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | George T. Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +37 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 ~$423 less | ~$150 – $800 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- George T. Stagg 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.
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat George T. Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/10 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 10 out of 10
oak 5/9 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 9 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, George T. Stagg 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, George T. Stagg 7 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.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat (George T. Stagg).