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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +31 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$75 less | ~$75 – $200 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).