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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, rye-forward craft style versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | 9 years +3 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $50 ~$98 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond
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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/2 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond: Bardstown's own high-rye recipe, distilled on site rather than sourced. More than a third rye gives it a bright, minty, fruit-and-pepper profile over caramel and light oak.
- 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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond if you want a spicy, fruit-forward high-rye bourbon with the guarantees of a bonded label 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).