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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Bulleit Bourbon
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Bulleit Bourbon reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and a sourced, spice-driven blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | Bulleit Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) +9 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$25 – $32 ~$34 less |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series does 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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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series Bulleit Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
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 with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon).