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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 next to Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years +1 yr | 7 years |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$60 – $65 ~$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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Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10
heat 6/8 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 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.
- Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year: Penelope's uncut flagship, now with a seven-year age statement. It is richer and spicier than the Four Grain, with caramel and rye spice carried by a lot of proof.
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.
- Go with Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year if you want a well-priced, seven-year, uncut blend with real depth and spice without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year).