Old Fitzgerald Bottled In Bond Spring 2023 Release Details
Introducing the highly anticipated limited edition Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Spring 2023 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Aged for 10 years, this release from Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky is a must-try for bourbon enthusiasts. Made from barrels produced during the Spring season of 2013 and bottled in Spring 2023, this eleventh national release adds to the prestigious decanter series and the legacy of Heaven Hill’s bottled-in-bond tradition. Get ready to savor the finest flavors of this remarkable bourbon.
The latest Old Fitzgerald Bottled In Bond Spring 2023 release features an 10 year age statement and lands on our bourbon release calendar for an allocated drop. We review everything bourbon lovers need to know from price to proof.
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The Old Fitzgerald Bottled In Bond Series, otherwise known as the Old Fitzgerald Decanter Series, is a twice-yearly release. While the designation of Spring and Fall refer to the time of the year when each respective release was bottled, it doesn’t necessarily mean that’s when the release will be distributed. The 2023 Old Fitzgerald Bottled In Bond Spring release is a prime example of that.
Regardless of the age statements from release to release, these allocated bourbons are quality pours. At the standard BIB 100 proof, they’re also easy sippers. So crack a fresh one and don’t be shy when you’re filling your favorite bourbon glasses! This is one of the more highly sought after bottles, so if score it big enjoy it while you can.
Review
This edition marks the eleventh national release of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-BondKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey under Heaven Hill’s production. The Bardstown distillery acquired the bourbon brand back in 1999. It has grown to become one of the most highly sought after bottles from the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience Gift Shop.
ThisOld Fitzgerald 10-Year spring release is comprised of bourbon barrels distilled in theSpring season of 2013, and then dumped and bottled in the spring of 2023. Over the course of this twice-annual bourbon release, it has typically ranged from 8 to 17-year age statements. Being that it is a bottled in bond product, the proofing is precisely set at 100 proof.
The 2023 Old Fitzgerald Bottled In Bond Fall edition features a green label, which has become consistent across all spring releases. Contrarily, the fall release features a black label for those bourbon geeks keeping tabs. The tax strip discloses when the juice was officially produced and bottle. This is a standard signature of transparency consistent on all bottled-in-bond products.
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This wheated bourbon is bottled in an ornate decanter, inspired by the original 1950’s Old Fitzgerald diamond decanter honoring its historic Bottled-in-Bond designation. Therefore, that’s also why it’s sometimes referred to as theOld Fitzgerald Decanter Series.
Each release is typically rare and unique to the season, with various age statements available. There have been some instances of duplicate years in age statements. However, thisOld Fitzgerald 10 Year release is the first 10-year bourbon. As for the 2023 Old Fitzgerald Bottled In Bond Fall edition tasting notes, those are outlined below.
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Tasting Notes
Color
Bright burnished copper
Nose
Aroma:Â Brown sugar and molasses; light baking spices with orange peel
Palate
Taste: Very soft and gentle on the palate; notes of butterscotch and subtle oak with baking spices, particularly cloves
Finish
Long and warm with some tannins and a peppery tingle; finally, a hint of barrel char at the very end
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Release Date & Availability
The 2023 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond spring edition will be available in the 750ml bottle size on an allocated basis. The release date for this bourbon is August 15th, 2023.
You can sometimes buy this new bourbon release at the Heaven Hill gift shop in Bardstown, KY. Additionally, it will be available at select retailers nationwide.
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Proof & ABV
This Old Fitzgerald 10 Year is bottled at the standard 100 proof for BIB regulations. The 100-proofing is the equivalent of 50% ABV.
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Mash Bill
The Old Fitzgerald Bottled In Bond Series utilizes a wheated bourbon mashbill. Therefore, the mash bill consists of 75% corn, 20% wheat, and 5% malted barley. The Old Fitz brand got its first taste of wheat at the helm of Arthur Philip Stitzel and Julian P. Van Winkle during the late 1920s.
Therefore the tradition of using wheat instead of rye as the flavoring grain or “small” grain continues today. The use of winter wheat instead of rye replaces spicier notes with softer and more rounder profile.
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MSRP & Secondary Price
This Old Fitzgerald 10 Year Bottled in Bond Spring 2023 release is available in a 750ml offering for an MSRP of $140. The decanter series on the secondary market prices will demand many times over that that retail price, if that’s where you locate a bottle however.
Suggested retail pricing is set for $140. However, theOld Fitz 10 Year Bottled in Bond Spring 2023 bourbon release could be upwards of $650 on the secondary market.
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