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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 next to W.L. Weller Full Proof and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$50 – $120 ~$55 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).