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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Ezra Brooks 99 and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | 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 | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$115 less | ~$130 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Ezra Brooks 99
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/8 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Ezra Brooks 99: A high-proof value bottle from Lux Row. The nose is quiet, but the palate is bolder, with creamy caramel, brown sugar and a nutty, peanut-like edge.
- 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 Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- 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 rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).