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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years +3 yr | 6 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 111.2 proof (55.6% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$60 – $65 ~$83 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
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Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 5 out of 10
spice 2/3 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated: A very high-wheat bourbon bottled at cask strength. Nearly half the grain is wheat, so it is honeyed and candy-sweet with bright citrus and cherry rather than rye spice.
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 Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated if you want an extremely wheat-heavy, cask-strength pour that is all honey, candy and citrus at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated).