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Eagle Rare 12 Year vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Eagle Rare 12 Year and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$50 – $80 vs. ~$130 – $150).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 12 Year | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years +4 yr | 8 years |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $80 ~$75 less | ~$130 – $150 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 12 Year and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 12 Year Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/8 fruit: Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Eagle Rare 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak finish.
- 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 Eagle Rare 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak 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 with more proof behind it and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).