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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$16 – $22 ~$31 less |
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 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
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- 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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
- 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 with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond).