Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series #5 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is part of the celebrated Fusion lineup, which blends the company’s own young distillate with well-aged sourced bourbons to create a whiskey that is both vibrant and mature. Fusion #5, released in 2021, is a carefully balanced blend of 56% three-year-old Bardstown Bourbon Company bourbon, 25% 13-year-old Kentucky bourbon, and 19% 11-year-old Kentucky bourbon. This mix highlights the distillery’s philosophy: combining youthful energy with seasoned complexity.

In the glass, Fusion #5 presents a deep amber hue. The nose is layered with aromas of baked apple, toasted oak, and vanilla bean, accented by hints of spice and honey. On the palate, it opens with sweet caramel and ripe fruit, evolving into notes of cinnamon, roasted nuts, and cocoa. The texture is full and rounded, leading into a long, warming finish with balanced spice and oak.

This bourbon is best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water, but it also holds its character beautifully in cocktails like an Old Fashioned or a Boulevardier. Fusion Series #5 is especially admired for showcasing Bardstown Bourbon Company’s young distillate as a worthy component alongside established Kentucky stock, reflecting both innovation and tradition in every sip.