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Blanton’s Single Barrel vs Stellum Bourbon
Put Blanton’s Single Barrel next to Stellum Bourbon and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Blanton’s Single Barrel | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +22 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $150 | ~$45 – $55 ~$65 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Blanton’s Single Barrel and Stellum Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Blanton’s Single Barrel Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
- 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 Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal.
- 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, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).