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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Comparing Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +5 proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 ~$13 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 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
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10
heat 8/8 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)).