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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond vs Zackariah Harris
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and Zackariah Harris sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 | ~$13 – $22 |
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/3 spice: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
oak 5/3 oak: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 4/2 fruit: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state with more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).