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Kentucky Owl Batch 12 vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Put Kentucky Owl Batch 12 next to Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +16 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$300 – $400 | ~$110 – $180 ~$205 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 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
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Kentucky Owl Batch 12 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
heat 7/4 heat: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
- 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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with more proof behind it 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.
Best enjoyed neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).