2024 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 10 Year Review

A little background

Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond is one of the few bottles that can be instantly identified on the shelf. This iconic decanter is inspired from the original 1950’s Old Fitzgerald diamond decanter. This bourbon was first registered in 1884 and was eventually sold to Julian P. “Pappy” Van Winkle during Prohibition. Pappy moved production of this bourbon to his distillery making Old Fitz the first great Wheated Bourbon. Heaven Hill Purchased the brand in 1999 and moved production to their Bernheim Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Old Fitzgerald decanter series is released once in the fall and once in the spring each year. The mash bill consists of 75% corn, 20% wheat, and 5% malted barley. The bourbon is 100 proof and has a varying age statement based on the release date.

The Spring 2024 edition of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey carries a 10-year age statement and has an MSRP of $140 USD.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn glass)

Color

Dark Gold

Nose

Tangerine, leather, sun tea, caramel, vanilla, and oak.

Palate

Thick, rich and citrus. Lime, fudge, sweet sugary cherry, simple syrup, almond, and oak.

Finish

Long and sweet. Espresso, lime, apricot, cocoa, white pepper, oak, and spice.

In closing

The Spring 2024 release of Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond delivers a captivating experience with a prominent lime note throughout. The nose offers delightful aromas of tangerine, leather, sun tea, caramel, vanilla, and oak. The palate is thick and rich, featuring flavors of lime, fudge, sweet sugary cherry, simple syrup, almond, and oak. The finish is long and sweet, with lingering notes of espresso, lime, apricot, cocoa, white pepper, oak, and spice. Despite its 100 proof, this bourbon drinks much thicker and richer, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking a robust and flavorful whiskey.

The Bourbon tasted for this review was provided by Heaven Hill Distillery with no strings attached.