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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Stellum Bourbon
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and Stellum Bourbon reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
- Stellum Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 8/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).