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Stellum Bourbon vs Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Comparing Stellum Bourbon and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$300 – $400).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$300 less | ~$300 – $400 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Stellum Bourbon and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/8 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 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.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12).