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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$130 – $150 vs. ~$45 – $90).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +11 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$45 – $90 ~$73 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch: Bottled-in-bond from the same low-rye Buffalo Trace recipe, and the extra 10 proof over standard BT gives it noticeably more grip. Butterscotch and tobacco with a long, drying finish that outlasts most bottles near its shelf price.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch if you want the Buffalo Trace house profile with real structure and a bonded 100-proof backbone at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).