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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$50 – $55 vs. ~$110 – $180).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | 9 years +3 yr |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) +6 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $55 ~$93 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
spice 3/2 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
- 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 Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak 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 (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).