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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Comparing Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$110 – $180 vs. ~$50 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years +3 yr | 6 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 106 proof (53% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$50 – $55 ~$93 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
fruit 6/8 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
spice 2/3 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).