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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and Old Grand-Dad Bonded sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Old Grand-Dad Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years +5 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$24 – $30 ~$118 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded 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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Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/8 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 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.
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
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 Old Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded).