Fall 2019 Release
Each spring and fall, a new edition to the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond series is released. Inspired by an original 1950's Old Fitzgerald diamond decanter, the packaging and series honor both the history of the Old Fitzgerald brand and the historic Bottled-in-Bond designation. The Old Fitzgerald line is well-known for its distilling pedigree, as the brand was first registered in 1884 and was eventually sold to "Pappy" Van Winkle during Prohibition. In 1999, Heaven Hill bought the brand and began distilling it at Bernheim Distillery in Louisville, KY. Today, in addition to our Old Fitzgerald Decanter Series, the legacy of Old Fitzgerald lives on in our other wheated Bourbons expressions: Larceny Small Batch and Larceny Barrel Proof.
This is the fall 2019 release of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond, one of their oldest releases yet. Distilled in September 2004 at the Heaven Hill distillery, this wheated bourbon whiskey has been matured under bond for 15 years until November 2019. The ornate decanter bottle evokes the 1950s, when the brand was owned by Stizel-Weller.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Rich Mahogany.
Nose: Complex, very spicy for a Wheated Bourbon.
Palate: Starts with the spices that were in the nose but becomes soft and gentle with honey and cake notes. Vanilla and oak follow with a delicious caramel tail.
Finish: Warm, long, sweet.
"Old Fitzgerald 15 Year Bottled in Bond is utterly excellent. It’s intensely sweet – the boozy crème brûlée of bourbon, citrusy, oaky, and spicy. Even better, it’s definitely not over-oaked. I can also ardently say that Old Fitz 15 surpasses Van Winkle 12 Year Lot B and is the best wheated bourbon that I’ve ever had" - The Whisky Shelf
"There's just no denying that this is a great product in nearly every way. Having tried the younger (13 year product) and not having been totally amazed by it, I was a bit skeptical to break the tax strip on this bottle. I'm happy to report it was well-worth picking up." The Bourbon Finder
"A rich aroma dominated by vanilla, pralines, and cola showcases well-integrated wood that smacks of tobacco, candied nuts, and dark chocolate. The palate is similarly rich, full, and sultry-smooth, with no perceptible alcohol heat, just heaps of brown sugar, seductive spice, and fine leather. The maturity and refinement here are lovely to behold—fruit, spice, and earth, draped over crystalline sweetness." Jeffery Lindenmuth, Whisky Advocate (94 Points)
