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Bulleit Bourbon vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon and Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$34 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- 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
Bulleit Bourbon
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a significantly lower price point.
- 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 slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series).