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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Put Elijah Craig Barrel Proof next to Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years +4 yr | 8 years |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +13 proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $100 ~$55 less | ~$130 – $150 |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
heat 9/6 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
- 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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself 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 (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).