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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$110 – $180).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 ~$95 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/7 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
spice 4/2 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
- 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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body at a significantly lower price point and 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 rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).