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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 9 years +5 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$16 – $22 ~$126 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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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
- 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 Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).