Heaven Hill Announces Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 25th Anniversary Edition
Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the release of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 25th Anniversary Edition, commemorating the anniversary of Heaven Hill acquiring the Bernheim Distillery (DSP-KY-1) in Louisville, KY and along with it the Old Fitzgerald brand.
After the catastrophic fire at the Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery in November 1996, Heaven Hill acquired the Bernheim Distillery in Louisville in April 1999. The barrels used for this release were produced in September 1999, emptied in March 2013, and bottled in February 2024 at 100 proof (50% ABV). When these barrels were tasted in 2013, it was decided that the profile at 13 years old was exceptional and the barrels would be reserved for a special occasion, such as this 25th Anniversary Edition. Thirteen is also a lucky number for Heaven Hill, as the company filled its first barrel ever on December 13, 1935.
The Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 25th Anniversary Edition is described as having aromas of “cinnamon toast followed by nutmeg and allspice with sweet oak notes.” The palate exhibits “rich honey and vanilla sweetness balanced by notes of baking spices.” The finish is “soft and warm with hints of oak and a gentle peppery finale.”
The Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series is comprised of three types of releases: Spring, Fall, and VVS. Denoted by a maroon label, the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 25th Anniversary Edition is only the third VVS release to date. Prior releases include Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 14 Year Old in 2018 and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 16 Year Old in 2020.
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 25th Anniversary Edition will be available on an allocated basis exclusively at select Kentucky retailers and the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience in Bardstown, KY. It has a suggested retail price of $229.99 for a 750 mL bottle.
Source: Heaven Hill Distillery.