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Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
On paper Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond are near neighbours — both wheated bourbons — so price (~$45 – $60 vs. ~$110 – $180) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 64% corn, 24% wheat, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | 9 years +3 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $60 ~$93 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
spice 3/2 spice: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond: A sweet-mash, bonded wheated bourbon from a distillery founded by two fermentation scientists, and the technical care shows in how clean it tastes. One of the strongest craft arguments on the shelf.
- 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 Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, sweet-mash wheater from a modern distillery doing genuinely careful work 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, rocks (Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).