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Barrell Foundation Bourbon vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Comparing Barrell Foundation Bourbon and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Foundation Bourbon | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley | 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | 6 years +1 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 111.2 proof (55.6% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $60 ~$8 less | ~$60 – $65 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Foundation Bourbon Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 8 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated: A very high-wheat bourbon bottled at cask strength. Nearly half the grain is wheat, so it is honeyed and candy-sweet with bright citrus and cherry rather than 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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated if you want an extremely wheat-heavy, cask-strength pour that is all honey, candy and citrus.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Barrell Foundation Bourbon); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated).