"Though it might seem like you need to shell out a decent amount of cash to sip a quality bourbon, it is possible to find some pretty great bottles for under $50. Unfortunately, among affordable bourbons, not all are worth opening your wallet. Though Old Fitzgerald is known as a decent bourbon brand, we ranked Old Fitzgerald Prime Bourbon as a wheated choice that is best left on the shelf."
"The mash bill to make bourbon must be predominantly corn based, but makers can experiment with the other grains like rye and wheat. By leading with wheat instead of rye, wheated bourbons are known to have softer, sweeter tasting profiles that tend to run smoother on the palate. In contrast, rye bourbons can present a bit more kick for the drinker, offering spicier tasting notes than the caramel and vanilla flavors that step forward in wheated bourbons."
"Clocking in at around $14 for a 750 mL bottle, netizens have described pours of Old Fitzgerald Prime Bourbon as having zero finish with nothing particularly unique or interesting to write home about. One Redditor decided that the drink isn't exactly offensive, as it offers a nice mouthfeel and an approachable taste, but the lack of complexity and impact relegates this bottle to a never-again-buy purchase with a pour you wouldn't ask for in a bar."
Old Fitzgerald Prime Bourbon is an inexpensive wheated bourbon priced around $14 per 750 mL that lacks distinguishing complexity. Wheated bourbons emphasize wheat over rye, creating softer, sweeter profiles with caramel and vanilla notes, while rye-forward bourbons deliver spicier flavors. Taste reports cite an ethanol-forward nose, unpleasant aftertastes, and a short-lived finish, prompting recommendations to use the bottle primarily as a mixer. Some drinkers noted acceptable mouthfeel and approachability, but most reviewers found little unique character and described the bottle as a one-time buy or not worth repurchasing.
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