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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Ezra Brooks 99
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Ezra Brooks 99 is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$55 – $70 vs. ~$22 – $28).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| 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) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$22 – $28 ~$38 less |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Ezra Brooks 99 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Ezra Brooks 99
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/2 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Ezra Brooks 99: A high-proof value bottle from Lux Row. The nose is quiet, but the palate is bolder, with creamy caramel, brown sugar and a nutty, peanut-like edge.
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.
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).