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Stellum Bourbon vs Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
On paper Stellum Bourbon and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$80 – $100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +5 proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$40 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Stellum Bourbon and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stellum Bourbon
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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/8 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)).