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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs Stellum Bourbon
Comparing Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel and Stellum Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$45 – $55 ~$5 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Stellum Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
- 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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price.
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a slightly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).