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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Wild Turkey 81
Put Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond next to Wild Turkey 81 and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Wild Turkey 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +19 proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$20 – $25 ~$123 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Wild Turkey 81 does not publish an official mash bill.
- 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 Wild Turkey 81
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/4 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
fruit 6/3 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 6 out of 10
spice 2/4 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
heat 4/2 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- Wild Turkey 81: The same mash bill and No. 4 char as Wild Turkey 101, cut to 81 proof. Honey and toffee come through clearly, but the body and spice are much lighter.
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 Wild Turkey 81 if you want a lighter Wild Turkey built for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); highball, cocktails (Wild Turkey 81).