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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Comparing Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$85 – $100 vs. ~$130 – $150).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | 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 | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 ~$48 less | ~$130 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
fruit 8/8 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
- 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 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate 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.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).