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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Wild Turkey 101
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Wild Turkey 101 reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +10 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$25 – $30 ~$113 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
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
spice 6/8 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
heat 6/6 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 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.
- Wild Turkey 101: The workhorse high-rye Kentucky bourbon and one of the best proof-to-price ratios anywhere. Vanilla and orange up front, then a genuinely spicy, peppery, tobacco-tinged middle that punches well above $25.
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 slightly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).