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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs David Nicholson 1843
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and David Nicholson 1843 reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a blender-built, wheated bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +11 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$25 – $35 ~$110 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and David Nicholson 1843 do not publish an official mash bill.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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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 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.
- David Nicholson 1843: A long-running wheated label at 100 proof. Smooth vanilla and caramel with a soft, bready body and a touch more spice than you would expect from a wheater.
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 David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).