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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Johnny Drum Private Stock are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$130 – $150 vs. ~$35 – $45).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +10 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$35 – $45 ~$100 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Johnny Drum Private Stock do not publish an official mash bill.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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Johnny Drum Private Stock
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Johnny Drum Private Stock: An old-school Willett label at 101 proof. Oily and dessert-like, with baked apple, almond and custard, and rye-like mint and spice on the finish.
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 slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Johnny Drum Private Stock if you want an oily, dessert-like 101-proof pour with old-school Willett character at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).