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Redemption Bourbon vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Comparing Redemption Bourbon and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 reveals a matchup between a sourced, spice-driven blend and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +27 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$112 less | ~$130 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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
Redemption Bourbon
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
fruit 5/8 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
- 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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing 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 significantly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).