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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series next to Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and you have a contemporary, corn-forward craft build set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$83 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).