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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Comparing Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | 8 years +4 yr |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $45 ~$98 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 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/6 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
fruit 4/8 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
- 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 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm 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 an older age statement.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).