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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% 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 | ~$45 – $55 ~$90 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 Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond: The bonded entry in the Whiskey Row series and a noticeable step up in density from the standard 100. More oak and more weight, though the price gap to the 100 proof is harder to justify than the flavour gap suggests.
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 Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, denser take on the Old Forester profile with more barrel behind it at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond).