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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
On paper Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Johnny Drum Private Stock are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$55 – $70 vs. ~$35 – $45) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +2 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$35 – $45 ~$23 less |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Johnny Drum Private Stock do not publish an official mash bill.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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Johnny Drum Private Stock
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Johnny Drum Private Stock: An old-school Willett label at 101 proof. Oily and dessert-like, with baked apple, almond and custard, and rye-like mint and spice on the finish.
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 Johnny Drum Private Stock if you want an oily, dessert-like 101-proof pour with old-school Willett character at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).