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Stellum Bourbon vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Stellum Bourbon and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$95 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Stellum Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Stellum Bourbon
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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
heat 7/4 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof 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 (Stellum Bourbon); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).