Some bourbons chase heritage. Bardstown Bourbon Company builds the future. Their Fusion Series is where old school Kentucky tradition meets new world blending artistry, and Series #5 is one of their finest to date. It’s a fusion of mature 11 year bourbon and younger, estate distilled high rye whiskey, brought together with surgical precision. The result? A dram that’s layered, dynamic, and forward thinking, just like the distillery behind it.

Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series #5 (75cl)
Brand: Bardstown Bourbon Company | Category: Blended Straight Bourbon | ABV: 47.45% | Origin: Kentucky, USA | Vol: 750ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Inviting and expressive, ripe stone fruits, honey-drizzled cornbread, sweet baking spice, and a touch of toasted oak.
Palate: Smooth and well-structured. Notes of baked apricot, cinnamon stick, caramel, roasted nuts, and subtle rye spice. It’s rich, but never heavy, balanced like a fine dessert.
Finish: Medium long with sweet oak, nutmeg, and lingering fruit, a graceful exit that makes a bold impression.

Production Details
Fusion #5 blends 42% 11-year-old sourced bourbon with two younger, house distilled bourbons, one high corn, one high-rye, from Bardstown’s own stocks. This blend showcases not just age and depth, but the confidence of a distillery crafting world-class whiskey in real time. Non-chill filtered and bottled with clarity at 47.45% ABV.

Perfect For
Perfect for bourbon fans who want more than heat, they want harmony. Pour this during long dinners, small tastings, or evenings where you’re talking flavor, not just proof.

Expert Notes
Bardstown’s Fusion Series consistently ranks among the most impressive modern blends, praised for innovation and balance. Series #5 is especially loved for its layered sweetness and finesse, proving young whiskey, when blended with wisdom, can sing.

Customer Reviews
“Smooth as jazz, but complex enough to keep you listening.”   Ian V.
“This is how you blend bourbon. Everything in its place.”   Lois T.
“Surprised me. Didn’t expect something this elegant from such a young distillery.”   Martin K.

Interesting Fact
Bardstown Bourbon Company is one of the most transparent distilleries in America, listing exact blend percentages and mash bills on every Fusion bottle. It’s not just marketing, it’s trust.

Serving Suggestions
Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to bring out the fruit and spice layers. Try it in a Gold Rush for a premium cocktail experience that still lets the whiskey shine.

Distillery Background
Founded in 2014, Bardstown Bourbon Company is redefining Kentucky whiskey. With a futuristic distillery, a whiskey campus open to the public, and some of the most collaborative blending teams in the game, they’re not just honoring tradition, they’re rewriting it. The Fusion Series is their signature move: bold, balanced, and built for bourbon’s next chapter.