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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Put Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish next to Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$90 – $130 ~$35 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/2 spice: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
- 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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor 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 slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).