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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
On paper Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (98.9 vs. 90) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +9 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$15 less | ~$70 – $85 |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea do not publish an official mash bill.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 Ocean Aged at Sea
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 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 Ocean Aged at Sea: Bourbon that spends months rocking in a ship's hold. Each voyage tastes a little different, but expect caramel and dark sugar with a savory, faintly salty edge from the trip.
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 lower price point.
- Go with Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea if you want a conversation-piece bourbon with a savory, slightly briny twist from aging at sea.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea).