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Bulleit Bourbon vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$117 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere 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 with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).