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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond vs Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond next to Old Forester 1870 Original Batch and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond | Old Forester 1870 Original Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $50 | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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 Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/4 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Old Forester 1870 Original Batch: The first bottle in Old Forester's Whiskey Row Series, recreating the founder's habit of blending barrels from three warehouses. It is the lightest of the series, caramel sweet and easy.
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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Old Forester 1870 Original Batch if you want the gentlest, most easygoing pour in the Whiskey Row Series.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch).