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Penelope Architect vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
Comparing Penelope Architect and Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Architect | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) +5 proof | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$55 – $70 |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Architect Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/5 spice: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Penelope Architect 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Penelope Architect 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Architect 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.
- Penelope Architect: Penelope's four-grain blend finished with French oak staves chosen for their tannin. The French oak adds berry, cherry and warm spice to a vanilla-heavy 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 Penelope Architect if you want a four-grain bourbon with a French oak finish that adds berries and warm spice.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series).