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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs George T. Stagg
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and George T. Stagg sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | George T. Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +43 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$110 – $180 ~$330 less | ~$150 – $800 |
- George T. Stagg does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond George T. Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/10 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, George T. Stagg 10 out of 10
spice 2/6 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, George T. Stagg 9 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, George T. Stagg 7 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, George T. Stagg 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); neat (George T. Stagg).