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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Buffalo Trace
Put Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond next to Buffalo Trace and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Buffalo Trace |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$28 – $35 ~$114 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Buffalo Trace does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Buffalo Trace
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/5 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Buffalo Trace).