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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Bulleit Bourbon
Comparing Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and Bulleit Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a sourced, spice-driven blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Bulleit Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$25 – $32 ~$117 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 Bulleit Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/7 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 3 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon).