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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Rowan's Creek
Comparing Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Rowan's Creek reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$40 – $50 ~$33 less |
- Rowan's Creek 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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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength.
- Go with Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).