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Evan Williams Black Label vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Comparing Evan Williams Black Label and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | 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 | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$124 less | ~$130 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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
Evan Williams Black Label
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
- 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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that 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 with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).