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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs George T. Stagg
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and George T. Stagg sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | George T. Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +32 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 ~$335 less | ~$150 – $800 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and George T. Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 George T. Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/10 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, George T. Stagg 10 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, George T. Stagg 9 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, George T. Stagg 7 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, George T. Stagg 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
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 at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat (George T. Stagg).