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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Penelope Architect
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Penelope Architect reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | Penelope Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) | 104 proof (52% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$60 – $70 |
- 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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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series Penelope Architect
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/6 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Penelope Architect 5 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Penelope Architect 7 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Penelope Architect 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.
- Penelope Architect: Penelope's four-grain blend finished with French oak staves chosen for their tannin. The French oak adds berry, cherry and warm spice to a vanilla-heavy base.
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 Penelope Architect if you want a four-grain bourbon with a French oak finish that adds berries and warm spice.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect).