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Four Roses Single Barrel vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Four Roses Single Barrel 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 Single Barrel | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 ~$95 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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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Single Barrel Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/2 spice: Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Four Roses Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive glass.
- 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 Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range 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, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).