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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Comparing E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$70 – $140 vs. ~$130 – $150).
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | 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 | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 ~$35 less | ~$130 – $150 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
- 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 E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you 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 (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).