Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13 vs Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Bardstown Bourbon Co
£145
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Strathisla
★ 5.00
£87
| Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13 | Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bardstown Bourbon Co | Strathisla |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.4% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £144.5 | £87.07 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Quick verdict
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is better value at £87 vs £145.
For beginners: Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£144.5 vs £87.07)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£87.07 vs £144.5)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bardstown?
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Strathisla?
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Only Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail