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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Jack Daniel’s 12 Year is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$130 – $150 vs. ~$80 – $120).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | 12 years +4 yr |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +4 proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$80 – $120 ~$40 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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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
heat 6/6 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
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 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year).