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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing W.L. Weller Full Proof and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$50 – $120 vs. ~$110 – $180).
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 ~$60 less | ~$110 – $180 |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/4 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
spice 3/2 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
- 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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof at a significantly lower price point and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- 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, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).