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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Put Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond next to Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$90 – $130 ~$35 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish does not publish an official mash bill.
- 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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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/4 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
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 slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).