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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +29 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$28 – $36 ~$108 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/2 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 8/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
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 significantly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).