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Stagg vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Put Stagg next to Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stagg | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 130 proof (65% ABV) +30 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 ~$50 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Stagg does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Stagg
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Flavor Profile
Stagg Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/4 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
spice 7/2 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
- 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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile at a significantly lower price point.
- 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 (Stagg); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).