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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Yellowstone Select
On paper Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Yellowstone Select are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$55 – $70 vs. ~$40 – $50) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +6 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$40 – $50 ~$18 less |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).