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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Old Grand-Dad 114 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 Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$28 – $35 ~$109 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
spice 6/9 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
heat 6/8 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 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 Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
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 Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).