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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) +12 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$40 – $45 ~$20 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
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 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).