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Uncle Nearest 1856 vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
On paper Uncle Nearest 1856 and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 are near neighbours — both traditional Tennessee whiskeys — so price (~$55 – $70 vs. ~$130 – $150) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Uncle Nearest 1856 | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$78 less | ~$130 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Uncle Nearest 1856 and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Uncle Nearest 1856
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
Uncle Nearest 1856 Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Uncle Nearest 1856 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Uncle Nearest 1856: Named for Nathan 'Nearest' Green, the enslaved distiller who taught Jack Daniel, and now backed by the brand's own distillery in Shelbyville. Sweet and maple-leaning with the charcoal-mellowed softness of the style.
- 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 Uncle Nearest 1856 if you want a sweet, maple-forward Tennessee whiskey with a story worth knowing behind it 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 more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1856); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).