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Zackariah Harris vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Comparing Zackariah Harris and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +31 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$123 less | ~$130 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Zackariah Harris and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Zackariah Harris
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/8 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
oak 3/7 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
- 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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon 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 (Zackariah Harris); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).