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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years +4 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +24 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$40 – $45 ~$98 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
fruit 8/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 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 with more proof behind it and with an older age statement.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).