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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 next to Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$80 – $100 ~$50 less |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) do not publish an official mash bill.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
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10
heat 6/8 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
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.
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)).