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W.L. Weller Special Reserve vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Comparing W.L. Weller Special Reserve and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Special Reserve | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $60 ~$95 less | ~$130 – $150 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Special Reserve and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 do not publish an official mash bill.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
W.L. Weller Special Reserve
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Special Reserve Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/6 spice: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
fruit 5/8 fruit: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- W.L. Weller Special Reserve: The entry point to the Weller line and an easy introduction to wheated bourbon. Soft honey and vanilla with almost no rye bite, a bread-dough body, and a short, sweet finish that asks nothing of you.
- 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 Special Reserve if you want the softest, sweetest, most approachable wheated pour of the group 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 without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, highball (W.L. Weller Special Reserve); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).