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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs David Nicholson Reserve
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and David Nicholson Reserve are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$130 – $150 vs. ~$30 – $40).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | David Nicholson Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +11 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$30 – $40 ~$105 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and David Nicholson Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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 Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 David Nicholson Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/3 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 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 Reserve: The rye-recipe sibling to the 1843, with extra age. Toasty oak and rye spice give it more backbone, and the spice stays put through a long, warm finish.
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 Reserve if you want a toasty, spicy, 100-proof value bourbon that stands up in cocktails without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); old-fashioned, cocktails, rocks (David Nicholson Reserve).