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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 next to Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | 12 years +4 yr |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$70 – $100 ~$55 less |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 does 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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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
heat 6/9 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 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.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof).