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Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Comparing Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$100 – $110 vs. ~$130 – $150).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity | 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 | 104 proof (52% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$100 – $110 ~$35 less | ~$130 – $150 |
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
fruit 7/8 fruit: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
heat 6/6 heat: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity: Jefferson's sent barrels to the Singapore jungle for a year and a half, and the humidity shows. It is creamy and fruit-heavy, with tobacco, leather and baking spice running underneath.
- 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 Tropics Aged in Humidity if you want an unusual, tropical-aged bourbon with creamy fruit and tobacco 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 slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat (Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).