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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, rye-forward bottling versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years +1 yr | 9 years |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$95 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- 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 with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).