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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Put Eagle Rare 10 Year next to Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years +1 yr | 9 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 ~$93 less | ~$110 – $180 |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Eagle Rare 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
spice 4/2 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Eagle Rare 10 Year: A 10-year age statement at a gentle 90 proof gives this a polished, dry-oak elegance rather than power. Toffee and orange peel lead into leather and dried fruit, with a long, notably dry finish.
- 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 Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity 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 neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).