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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Wild Turkey Rare Breed reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$45 – $55 ~$90 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.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
spice 6/8 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
heat 6/8 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 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.
- Wild Turkey Rare Breed: Barrel-proof Wild Turkey at a price that still looks like a mistake. Everything the 101 does with considerably more force, and one of the most consistently praised bottles in its category.
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.
- Go with Wild Turkey Rare Breed if you want barrel-proof spice and oak with a reputation to match, at half what comparable bottles cost without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).