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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Zackariah Harris
Put Charles Goodnight Bourbon next to Zackariah Harris and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +35 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$13 – $22 ~$60 less |
- Zackariah Harris does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/3 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 8/3 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
spice 7/3 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 6/2 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 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.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).