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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (110.8 vs. 91.4).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +19 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$90 – $130 ~$30 less |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish do not publish an official mash bill.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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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 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.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).