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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Stagg
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Stagg reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) | 130 proof (65% ABV) +31 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$33 less | ~$70 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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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Stagg
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/10 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Stagg 10 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Stagg 9 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Stagg 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Stagg 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); neat (Stagg).