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Rowan's Creek vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Rowan's Creek and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$40 – $50 vs. ~$130 – $150).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rowan's Creek | 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 | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$95 less | ~$130 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Rowan's Creek and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Rowan's Creek
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
Rowan's Creek Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the 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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling 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 more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).