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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Put Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond next to Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 9 years +1 yr | 8 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$130 – $150 ~$5 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- 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
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/6 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
fruit 6/8 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
- 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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 if you want a rich, dessert-like annual blend of older Kentucky bourbons at a slightly lower price point and with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).