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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Four Roses Single Barrel
Comparing Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and Four Roses Single Barrel reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Four Roses Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$45 – $55 ~$95 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Four Roses Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/8 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 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.
- Four Roses Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive glass.
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 Four Roses Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel).