Compare
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and W.L. Weller Special Reserve reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | W.L. Weller Special Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +21 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$30 – $60 ~$95 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and W.L. Weller Special Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 4 out of 10
fruit 8/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 5 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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 Special Reserve: The entry point to the Weller line and an easy introduction to wheated bourbon. Soft honey and vanilla with almost no rye bite, a bread-dough body, and a short, sweet finish that asks nothing of you.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller Special Reserve if you want the softest, sweetest, most approachable wheated pour of the group at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, rocks, highball (W.L. Weller Special Reserve).