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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Blanton’s Single Barrel
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Blanton’s Single Barrel reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | Blanton’s Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) +6 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$53 less | ~$80 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Blanton’s Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
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Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series Blanton’s Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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 at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel).