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W.L. Weller 12 Year vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Comparing W.L. Weller 12 Year and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller 12 Year | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years +4 yr | 8 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $180 ~$15 less | ~$130 – $150 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- W.L. Weller 12 Year and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 do not publish an official mash bill.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.
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W.L. Weller 12 Year
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller 12 Year Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/6 spice: W.L. Weller 12 Year 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
fruit 6/8 fruit: W.L. Weller 12 Year 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: W.L. Weller 12 Year 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: W.L. Weller 12 Year 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller 12 Year 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.
- W.L. Weller 12 Year: Twelve years on a wheated mash at a modest 90 proof, which is the combination that made this bottle famous. Deep caramel and baked fruit with polished rather than aggressive oak — the closest widely-discussed analogue to the Pappy profile.
- 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 W.L. Weller 12 Year if you want age and elegance on a wheated mash, and you are willing to chase it at a 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 without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (W.L. Weller 12 Year); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).