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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years +2 yr | 6 years |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +5 proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$50 – $55 ~$88 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 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
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
fruit 8/8 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13: Bardstown's annual blend of older sourced bourbons. Rich and dessert-like, with creme brulee, toffee and dark fruit over peppery oak.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 if you want a rich, dessert-like annual blend of older Kentucky bourbons with an older age statement.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).