Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Bottled in Bond Spring 2020 (750 mL)

Description

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.

9 Years Aged, Released Spring 2020

Nose:Big caramel and cream of wheat/vanilla bean, with underlying wheat bread doughiness and hints of nutty cocoa. Oak is moderate, with a twist of orange citrus and some slightly floralnotes.

Palate:Begins rich and smooth, with a bittersweet chocolate pudding vibe, but finishes with a lick of fire at the back of the throat. Its more sweet than savory, more soft than chewy.

Finish: The finish opens with lingering peppery spice from the palate before earthy baking spices, a touch of maple syrup sweetness, and tannic charred oak all emerge and leave an aftertaste of charred oak tannins, bitter cacao powder and faint maple syrup.