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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (98.9 vs. 82.3).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) +17 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$28 – $36 ~$31 less |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/2 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
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 more proof behind it.
- Go with Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).