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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel and Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$40 – $70 vs. ~$16 – $22).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years +6 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$16 – $22 ~$36 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 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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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
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 Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond).