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Barrell Foundation Bourbon vs Zackariah Harris
Barrell Foundation Bourbon and Zackariah Harris sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, rye-forward bottling versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Foundation Bourbon | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $60 | ~$13 – $22 ~$38 less |
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.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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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Foundation Bourbon Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
oak 6/3 oak: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 5/2 fruit: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 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.
- 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 Foundation Bourbon if you want an approachable, 100-proof Barrell blend that still shows off multi-state blending 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Barrell Foundation Bourbon); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).