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Barrell Foundation Bourbon vs Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Put Barrell Foundation Bourbon next to Charles Goodnight Bourbon and you have a blender-built, high-rye bottling set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Foundation Bourbon | Charles Goodnight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | 6 years +1 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $60 ~$23 less | ~$75 – $80 |
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Barrell Foundation Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Foundation Bourbon Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/8 heat: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 3 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon: Barrell's everyday bottle: a multi-state blend proofed down to 100 instead of bottled at cask strength. Creamy cake and vanilla up front, then a dry, rye-driven peppery finish.
- 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 Foundation Bourbon if you want an approachable, 100-proof Barrell blend that still shows off multi-state blending at a lower price point.
- Go with Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Barrell Foundation Bourbon); neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon).