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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Old Grand-Dad Bonded reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | Old Grand-Dad Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$24 – $30 ~$36 less |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Old Grand-Dad Bonded do not publish an official mash bill.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 Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 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 Grand-Dad Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
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 Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded).