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Blanton’s Single Barrel vs Zackariah Harris
Comparing Blanton’s Single Barrel and Zackariah Harris reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Blanton’s Single Barrel | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| 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) +13 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $150 | ~$13 – $22 ~$98 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Blanton’s Single Barrel and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Blanton’s Single Barrel Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/2 fruit: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
oak 6/3 oak: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- 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 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 with more proof behind it.
- 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, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).