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Woodford Reserve vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Put Woodford Reserve next to Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $42 ~$102 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 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Woodford Reserve
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
fruit 6/8 fruit: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Woodford Reserve: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
- 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 Woodford Reserve if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong 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, cocktails (Woodford Reserve); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).