| Brand | Old Fitzgerald |
| Region | United States |
| Spirits Type | Whiskey |
| Spirits Style | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50% |
Product details
Old Fitzgerald is a storied Kentucky wheated bourbon brand that originated in 1870, gaining fame on rail lines and private clubs for its smooth, wheat-forward profile. Now crafted under Heaven Hill since 1999 at their Bernheim Distillery in Louisville, the Bottled‑in‑Bond Decanter Series—which includes the 9‑year‑old Spring 2025 release—honors both Bourbon tradition and mid‑20th‑century heritage with its ornate ‘diamond’ decanter design and tax‑strip seal. As a legally certified Bottled‑in‑Bond whiskey, it’s distilled in a single season on a single distillery, aged at least four years, and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), reflecting Heaven Hill’s commitment to quality and transparency.
The 9‑year Spring 2025 edition pours a bright pale copper hue and opens with a warm, inviting aroma of apple‑pie crust, caramel, butterscotch, baking spices, and toasted cereal. On the palate, classic Bourbon flavors shine: rich vanilla, creamy butterscotch, honey‑roasted nuts, caramel, and red apple, set against medium oak and a backbone of cinnamon and pepper. The finish is silky and viscous, lingering with baked apple, oak, and warming spice—making this whiskey both richly indulgent and well‑balanced. It pairs beautifully with grilled lamb with herb rubs, sharp aged cheeses like Manchego or Cheddar, smoked trout, and even dark chocolate desserts with citrus or caramel notes, all of which complement its sweet‑spice complexity and creamy mouthfeel.
