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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
On paper Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$40 – $70 vs. ~$130 – $150) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$85 less | ~$130 – $150 |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
fruit 8/8 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
heat 6/6 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 if you want a rich, dessert-like annual blend of older Kentucky bourbons.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).