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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Zackariah Harris
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and Zackariah Harris sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +20 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$13 – $22 ~$128 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Zackariah Harris 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 Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/3 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 6/2 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
spice 2/3 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).