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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Stellum Bourbon
Comparing Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Stellum Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 proof (57.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$45 – $55 ~$28 less |
- Stellum Bourbon 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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/6 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength.
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).