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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Yellowstone Select
Put Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond next to Yellowstone Select and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$40 – $50 ~$100 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Yellowstone Select does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
spice 2/4 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
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 slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).