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Stellum Bourbon vs Rowan's Creek
Comparing Stellum Bourbon and Rowan's Creek reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$40 – $50 ~$5 less |
- Stellum Bourbon and Rowan's Creek do not publish an official mash bill.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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Rowan's Creek
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/4 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof.
- Go with Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).