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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs Zackariah Harris
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Zackariah Harris sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +30 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$13 – $22 ~$73 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.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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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/3 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 8/3 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
spice 7/3 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 6/2 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm 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 with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).