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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
On paper Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$130 – $150 vs. ~$40 – $70) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$40 – $70 ~$85 less |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 8/8 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 6/6 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
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 Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).