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Stagg vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Comparing Stagg and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stagg | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 130 proof (65% ABV) +24 proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 | ~$50 – $55 ~$43 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Stagg does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Stagg
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Flavor Profile
Stagg Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/5 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
spice 7/3 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
oak 9/5 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
fruit 5/8 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
- 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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with more proof behind it.
- 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 at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Stagg); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).