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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | 9 years +3 yr |
| Proof | 111.2 proof (55.6% ABV) +11 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$60 – $65 ~$83 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/4 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
spice 3/2 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated: A very high-wheat bourbon bottled at cask strength. Nearly half the grain is wheat, so it is honeyed and candy-sweet with bright citrus and cherry rather than rye spice.
- 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 Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated if you want an extremely wheat-heavy, cask-strength pour that is all honey, candy and citrus 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 (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).