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Four Roses Bourbon vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Four Roses Bourbon and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$22 – $28 ~$120 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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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/7 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
heat 2/4 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest 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 with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).