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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Penelope Four Grain
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Penelope Four Grain sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +31 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$30 – $40 ~$105 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Penelope Four Grain do not publish an official mash bill.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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Penelope Four Grain
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/3 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
heat 6/2 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
fruit 8/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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 Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
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 significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).