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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon are cut from similar cloth: two takes on wheated bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$110 – $180 vs. ~$40 – $45).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years +5 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$40 – $45 ~$103 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- 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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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/4 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 2/2 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).