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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond vs Stellum Bourbon
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond next to Stellum Bourbon 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 | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $50 | ~$45 – $55 |
- Stellum Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 4/7 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- 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 Wheated Bottled-in-Bond if you want a soft, creamy, bakery-sweet wheater with bonded credentials.
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).