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Penelope Toasted Series vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Penelope Toasted Series and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, rye-forward bottling versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Toasted Series | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 ~$83 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Penelope Toasted Series
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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Toasted Series Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).