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Jefferson's Reserve Very Old vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (90.2 vs. 98.9).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old | 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 | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 | ~$55 – $70 |
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 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.
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
- 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 Jefferson's Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy proof.
- 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 neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series).