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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Buffalo Trace
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 next to Buffalo Trace and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Buffalo Trace |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +21 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$28 – $35 ~$109 less |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Buffalo Trace do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Buffalo Trace
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 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.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
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 with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Buffalo Trace).