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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Old Forester 100 Proof
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series next to Old Forester 100 Proof and you have a contemporary, corn-forward craft build set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | Old Forester 100 Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$26 – $32 ~$34 less |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series does 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 Old Forester 100 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/6 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 3 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.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof).