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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
Comparing Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $62 ~$7 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
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/6 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
- 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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon at a slightly 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 neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series).