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Angel’s Envy vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
Comparing Angel’s Envy and Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (86.6 vs. 98.9).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Angel’s Envy and Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series do not publish an official mash bill.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
Angel’s Envy
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/5 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Angel’s Envy: Finished in port barrels, which pushes it well away from the traditional bourbon template toward berry and raisin sweetness. Divisive among purists and extremely popular with everyone else.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series: A blend of Bardstown's own young distillate with older sourced Kentucky whiskey, which is exactly what the name describes. Polished and fruit-leaning, and a clear demonstration that the blending is the skill on show.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Angel’s Envy if you want an overtly fruity, port-finished bourbon that breaks from the traditional profile on purpose at a lower price point.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series if you want a well-built modern blend that shows what careful blending does rather than what age alone does with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series).