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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat next to Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | 10 years +4 yr |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) +6 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel).