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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 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 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$55 – $70 ~$78 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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 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 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
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 the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).