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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$130 – $150 vs. ~$85 – $100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +11 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$85 – $100 ~$48 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
fruit 8/8 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced 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 more proof behind it.
- Go with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).