Compare
Wild Turkey 81 vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Comparing Wild Turkey 81 and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 81 | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$118 less | ~$130 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Wild Turkey 81 and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Wild Turkey 81
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 81 Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 3/8 fruit: Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
heat 2/6 heat: Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Wild Turkey 81 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Wild Turkey 81: The same mash bill and No. 4 char as Wild Turkey 101, cut to 81 proof. Honey and toffee come through clearly, but the body and spice are much lighter.
- 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 Wild Turkey 81 if you want a lighter Wild Turkey built for mixing 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 significantly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Wild Turkey 81); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).