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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and W.L. Weller Full Proof is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$110 – $180 vs. ~$50 – $120).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$50 – $120 ~$60 less |
- W.L. Weller Full 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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Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
spice 2/3 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof at a significantly lower price point and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).