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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Comparing Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Charles Goodnight Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | Charles Goodnight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$75 – $80 ~$13 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 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
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 8/8 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 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.
- 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.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal.
- Go with Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon).