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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel | 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 | 10 years +1 yr | 9 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $70 ~$90 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
- 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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price 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 (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).