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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 next to New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a contemporary, high-rye craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years +4 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +11 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$38 – $45 ~$99 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/4 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
spice 6/9 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
fruit 8/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 6/6 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- New Riff Bottled-in-Bond: At 30% rye this is about as spice-forward as bourbon gets before becoming rye whiskey. Peppery and herbal with mint and dill, non-chill-filtered for texture, and noticeably dry rather than sweet.
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 an older age statement.
- Go with New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).