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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs W.L. Weller 12 Year
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and W.L. Weller 12 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on wheated bourbons, where the real difference is proof (100 vs. 90).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | W.L. Weller 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 9 years | 12 years +3 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$70 – $180 ~$20 less |
- W.L. Weller 12 Year 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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W.L. Weller 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond W.L. Weller 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/3 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 8 out of 10
spice 2/2 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 2 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- W.L. Weller 12 Year: Twelve years on a wheated mash at a modest 90 proof, which is the combination that made this bottle famous. Deep caramel and baked fruit with polished rather than aggressive oak — the closest widely-discussed analogue to the Pappy profile.
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 W.L. Weller 12 Year if you want age and elegance on a wheated mash, and you are willing to chase it at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); neat (W.L. Weller 12 Year).