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Stellum Bourbon vs Woodford Reserve
Put Stellum Bourbon next to Woodford Reserve and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Woodford Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +25 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$35 – $42 ~$12 less |
- 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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Woodford Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Woodford Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/4 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Woodford Reserve: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Woodford Reserve if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Woodford Reserve).