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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 ~$273 less | ~$300 – $400 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/4 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12).