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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Blanton’s Single Barrel
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Blanton’s Single Barrel reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Blanton’s Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +18 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$80 – $150 ~$25 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Blanton’s Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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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Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Blanton’s Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
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 more proof behind it and without hunting for it.
- Go with Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel).