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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
On paper Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$130 – $150 vs. ~$50 – $55) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | 9 years +1 yr |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +11 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$50 – $55 ~$88 less |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 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.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash: Nine-year Heaven Hill in two flavors at once: the classic rye recipe brings structure and nutty oak, while a third of wheated bourbon rounds off the edges. It drinks fuller and softer than the standard bonded bottle.
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.
- Go with Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash if you want a well-aged bonded bourbon that blends Heaven Hill's rye and wheat recipes into one balanced pour at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).