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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | 13 years +5 yr |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 ~$110 less | ~$200 – $300 |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
heat 6/8 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own 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 at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).