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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
On paper Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel and Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (94 vs. 98.9) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $80 | ~$55 – $70 ~$8 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/6 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer makes.
- 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 Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon.
- 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 at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series).