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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Michter's US*1 Small Batch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (98.9 vs. 91.4).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | Michter's US*1 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) +8 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Michter's US*1 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 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.
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch: Polished and easy-drinking, with butterscotch and stone fruit and very little rough edge. What you pay for is refinement and mouthfeel rather than age or proof.
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 slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges at a lower price point and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).