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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond vs Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond next to Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $50 ~$43 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
oak 4/8 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
heat 4/8 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond: A gentle, bakery-like wheater from Bardstown's own stills. Fresh bread and cream on the nose turn into baked peach and vanilla, with a soft, creamy texture and only a light pepper bite.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond if you want a soft, creamy, bakery-sweet wheater with bonded credentials at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)).