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George T. Stagg vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
George T. Stagg 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 | George T. Stagg | 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 | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +43 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$110 – $180 ~$330 less |
- George T. Stagg 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
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/4 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
spice 6/2 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
- 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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind 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 (George T. Stagg); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).