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Four Roses Bourbon vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Put Four Roses Bourbon next to Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +31 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$115 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
Four Roses Bourbon
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/7 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
heat 2/6 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
fruit 6/8 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest 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 significantly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).