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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Jack Daniel’s 12 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$55 – $70 vs. ~$80 – $120).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$38 less | ~$80 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/8 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
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 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year).