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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat are cut from similar cloth: two takes on wheated bourbons, where the real difference is proof (90 vs. 106).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 106 proof (53% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$50 – $55 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
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Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).