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Kentucky Owl Batch 12 vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Put Kentucky Owl Batch 12 next to Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +5 proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$300 – $400 | ~$130 – $150 ~$210 less |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
Kentucky Owl Batch 12 Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
- 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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 if you want a rich, dessert-like annual blend of older Kentucky bourbons at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).