The gift and the curse of growth is that things change. So, as Bardstown Bourbon Company’s own distillate reaches maturity, it has decided to complete the Fusion series this fall with Fusion 8 and Fusion 9.
The Fusion series releases combine older sourced whiskey and younger bourbon which has been distilled and aged by Bardstown Bourbon Co. and shows a range of mashbills across the blends including corn, rye, wheat and malted barley. The journey of the series has been to see the flavor profiles as the Bardstown Bourbon Co. bourbon ages, becoming more prominent in the blends over time as the distillery has established itself as a major player in the industry. Both Fusion 8 and Fusion 9 feature 4-year-old bourbon from Bardstown Bourbon Co., the oldest bourbon yet released by the brand.
Fusion 8, available now, brings together two high-rye Bardstown Bourbon Co. distilled bourbons, balanced by a bold 12-year-old Kentucky expression. It is presented at 95.5 proof.
“With Fusion, not only have we enjoyed the evolution of the series as more of our stock comes of age, but also the interesting play between old whiskies and younger ones which bring a complexity in flavor profile that you don’t see elsewhere,” said Dan Callaway, VP Product Development and Hospitality, who leads blending for Bardstown Bourbon Co. “As we move toward new and exciting releases with the distillate we’ve created, Fusion will remain a signpost in the history of Bardstown Bourbon Co. encompassing our approach to the art and science of modern bourbon blending.”
Fusion 9, the series’ final release, will be available later this fall. It features two high-rye BBC’s bourbons blended with a 12-year-old high-rye Kentucky expression. It is 96.8 proof.
“Throughout the series, we’ve showcased the best of our estate-distilled bourbon with carefully curated aged whiskey. We conclude the series with our favorite creation to date,” said Callaway.
Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Fusion 8 and Fusion 9 both retail for $64.99.
