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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Redemption Bourbon
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Redemption Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, classically built craft style versus a sourced, rye-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) +15 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$25 – $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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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail 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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).