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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Booker’s
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Booker’s reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Booker’s |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years +1 yr | 7 years |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) | 125 proof (62.5% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$85 – $110 ~$43 less |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Booker’s do not publish an official mash bill.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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Booker’s
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Booker’s
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/8 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Booker’s 8 out of 10
fruit 8/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Booker’s 4 out of 10
heat 6/10 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Booker’s 10 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Booker’s 7 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Booker’s 7 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Booker’s 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- Booker’s: Uncut, unfiltered Beam at batch strength, and the most concentrated expression of the house peanut-and-oak character. Enormous and hot, with a finish that goes on well past where you expect it to stop.
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 Booker’s if you want the Beam house style at full power and you have water on the table at a significantly lower price point and with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat (Booker’s).