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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs Stellum Bourbon
On paper Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Stellum Bourbon are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$80 – $100 vs. ~$45 – $55) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$45 – $55 ~$40 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Stellum Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/6 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- 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 Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal.
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).