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Baker’s 7 Year vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Put Baker’s 7 Year next to Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | 9 years +2 yr |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$83 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Baker’s 7 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Baker’s 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).