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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Redemption Bourbon
Put Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond next to Redemption Bourbon and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +16 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$25 – $32 ~$117 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 Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/7 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
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 more proof behind it.
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).