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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Jim Beam Black
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Jim Beam Black reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Jim Beam Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years +1 yr | 7 years |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +25 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$22 – $28 ~$115 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Jim Beam Black do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Jim Beam Black
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/3 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 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.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
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 Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black).