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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Evan Williams Black Label
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Evan Williams Black Label reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +25 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$14 – $18 ~$124 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 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.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).