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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 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 | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +20 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$50 – $62 ~$84 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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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).