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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +30 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 ~$8 less | ~$110 – $180 |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
- 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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon at a slightly lower price point and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- 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 (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).