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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Jack Daniel’s Bonded 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 | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% 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 | ~$30 – $38 ~$111 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
spice 4/2 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure 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, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).