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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 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 | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years | 13 years +4 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$110 – $180 ~$105 less | ~$200 – $300 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 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
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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/6 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
heat 4/8 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own proof.
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 Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak with an older age statement and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).