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Penelope Four Grain vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Penelope Four Grain and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Four Grain | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +31 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 ~$105 less | ~$130 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Penelope Four Grain and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Penelope Four Grain
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Four Grain Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/7 oak: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
heat 2/6 heat: Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
fruit 5/8 fruit: Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Penelope Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
- 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 Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- 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.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).