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Stellum Bourbon vs Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Comparing Stellum Bourbon and Charles Goodnight Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Charles Goodnight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$28 less | ~$75 – $80 |
- Stellum Bourbon 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
Stellum Bourbon
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Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/8 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
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 lower price point.
- Go with Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon).