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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Rowan's Creek
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat next to Rowan's Creek 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 | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) +6 proof | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$40 – $50 ~$8 less |
- Rowan's Creek 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
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
fruit 8/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
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.
- Go with Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).