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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Wild Turkey Longbranch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (98.9 vs. 86).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) +13 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$35 – $45 ~$23 less |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 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.
- Wild Turkey Longbranch: Eight-year Wild Turkey filtered through American oak charcoal and then Texas mesquite charcoal. It is softer and sweeter than the usual Turkey, with honey and orange and a faint smoke.
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 Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).