Discovery Series™: The Art of Blending
Our Award-Winning Discovery Series pushes the boundaries of what Kentucky bourbon can be. Each numbered release is a limited blend of rare, aged straight bourbon whiskies — sourced, selected, and masterfully combined to create something entirely new. Every bottle is an award-winning expression of modern blending at its finest.
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Discovery 13
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Double Barreled in American and Hungarian Oak
Discovery 12
A Blend Of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskies
Discovery 11
A Blend of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskies
Bardstown Discovery Series: Limited Releases, Extraordinary Blends
A numbered lineup of limited Kentucky straight bourbon blends, each release distinct in mash bill, age, and character. Discovery #11 earned Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Discovery #13 introduced double barreling in rare Hungarian oak. Discovery #12 is anchored by a 14-year Kentucky bourbon. Discovery #10 spans five states and five mash bills. Every release gives you something new to discover.
Discovery Series Expressions: Proofs, Blends and Tasting Notes
Discovery #13 (110.8 proof) — four Kentucky bourbons aged 8–15 years, double barreled in American then Hungarian oak. Caramel, campfire, clove, toffee.
Discovery #12 (115.2 proof) — 14-year-anchored blend with Bardstown estate distillate. Baked cherry, hazelnut, coconut, caramel.
Discovery #11 (118.1 proof) — Double Gold winner. 13-year-led blend. Rainier cherry, butterscotch, red fruit, luscious oak.
Discovery #10 (114.24 proof) — five states, five mash bills, ages 6–13 years. Toasted pecan, maple, vanilla cream, deep spice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bardstown Bourbon Discovery Series?
The Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series is a numbered collection of limited-release Kentucky straight bourbon whiskies, each one a distinct blend of rare, aged bourbons. Every release is different — different mash bills, different ages, different character. The series is defined by the art of blending: combining multiple exceptional whiskies into something greater than the sum of its parts.
What makes Discovery #13 different from previous Discovery releases?
Discovery #13 is the first expression in the series to feature double barreling. The blend of four Kentucky straight bourbons aged 8–15 years is first matured in American oak, then transferred to a secondary Hungarian oak barrel. This adds complex notes of campfire ash, baking spice, and clove on top of the classic Discovery flavors of caramel, vanilla, and dried fruit. Bottled at 110.8 proof.
What awards has the Bardstown Discovery Series won?
The Bardstown Discovery Series has received multiple awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Discovery #11 received Double Gold. Discovery #13 is also an award winner in the series. The collection is widely regarded as one of the benchmark expressions of modern American blending.
What is the proof of the Bardstown Discovery Series?
Each Discovery release is bottled at a different proof. Discovery #11 is 118.1 proof, Discovery #12 is 115.2 proof, Discovery #10 is 114.24 proof, and Discovery #13 is 110.8 proof. All are barrel-strength or near barrel-strength expressions, reflecting the intensity of their aged components.
What are the mash bills and ages in Discovery #12?
Discovery #12 is a four-component blend. The largest share (48%) is a 14-year Kentucky bourbon with a 75/13/12 corn-rye-barley mash bill. The second (29%) is a 10-year at 78/10/12. The third (15%) is a 10-year at 78/13/9. The fourth (8%) is a 6-year estate-distilled four-grain bourbon from Bardstown Bourbon Company: corn 60%, wheat 26%, rye 10%, malted barley 4%.
What are the mash bills and ages in Discovery #11?
Discovery #11 uses three components. The dominant share (73%) is a 13-year Kentucky bourbon at 75/13/12 corn-rye-barley. The second (21%) is a 10-year Kentucky bourbon at 78/13/9. The remaining 6% is a 6-year Bardstown Bourbon Company estate distillate with a wheated mash bill of 68/20/12. Bottled at 118.1 proof.
What are the components in Discovery #10?
Discovery #10 draws from five states. The blend includes a 9-year Kentucky bourbon (78/13/9), a 13-year Kentucky bourbon (75/13/12), a 10-year Georgia bourbon (80/10/5/5), a 6-year Kentucky high-rye bourbon (53/26/21), and a 10-year Tennessee bourbon (84/8/8). Bottled at 114.24 proof.
Where can I buy the Bardstown Discovery Series?
The Bardstown Discovery Series is available through select retailers nationwide. Use the store locator at bardstownbourbon.com to find a nearby retailer, or purchase through authorised online retailers including Seelbach’s. Each numbered release is limited — availability varies by expression.
How often does Bardstown release a new Discovery Series bourbon?
Bardstown Bourbon Company releases new Discovery Series expressions periodically, with each numbered release replacing the previous. The series has reached Discovery #13. There is no fixed annual schedule — each release is announced when the blend is complete. Signing up for the Bardstown Bourbon Company newsletter is the best way to be notified of new Discovery releases.