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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
On paper Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond are near neighbours — both wheated bourbons — so price (~$110 – $180 vs. ~$45 – $60) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 64% corn, 24% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years +3 yr | 6 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$45 – $60 ~$93 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- 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 Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
spice 2/3 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 6 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.
- Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond: A sweet-mash, bonded wheated bourbon from a distillery founded by two fermentation scientists, and the technical care shows in how clean it tastes. One of the strongest craft arguments on the shelf.
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 Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, sweet-mash wheater from a modern distillery doing genuinely careful work at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond).