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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 next to Old Grand-Dad Bonded and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Old Grand-Dad Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 63% corn, 27% 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 | ~$24 – $30 ~$113 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Old Grand-Dad Bonded do not publish an official mash bill.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 Grand-Dad Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
spice 6/8 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
heat 6/6 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 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 Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
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 Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded).