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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Yellowstone Select is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$130 – $150 vs. ~$40 – $50).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +18 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$130 – $150 | ~$40 – $50 ~$95 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
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.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).