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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Comparing Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +29 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$108 less | ~$130 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 do not publish an official mash bill.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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/6 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
fruit 5/8 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
- 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 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity 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 significantly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).