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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
On paper Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Willett Pot Still Reserve are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$55 – $70 vs. ~$45 – $60) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) +5 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$45 – $60 ~$10 less |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Willett Pot Still Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Willett Pot Still Reserve
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/4 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 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.
- Willett Pot Still Reserve: Famous first for the pot-still-shaped decanter and second for the whiskey, which is a fair ordering. Pleasant, sweet and fruit-leaning, with a good deal of the price attached to the glass.
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 Willett Pot Still Reserve if you want a distinctive bottle on the shelf and an easy, fruit-forward pour inside it at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).