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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
Comparing Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (111 vs. 98.9).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +12 proof | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$8 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/6 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
- 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 Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie at a slightly lower price point and with more proof behind it.
- 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 without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series).