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Rowan's Creek vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Rowan's Creek and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rowan's Creek | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$100 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Rowan's Creek does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Rowan's Creek
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Flavor Profile
Rowan's Creek Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
- 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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling 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, cocktails (Rowan's Creek); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).