Old Fitzgerald 11 Year 2018 release

11 years. 100 proof. The Spring 2018 release — the inaugural edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series and one of the most significant Heaven Hill releases in recent memory.

The Spring 2018 Old Fitzgerald 11 Year holds a special place in the BiB series: it was the first release of the revived Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series, which Heaven Hill launched to bring back one of American bourbon's most storied names in its most authentic form. The diamond decanter — inspired by the original 1950s Old Fitzgerald bottles — was introduced with this release and has defined the series presentation ever since.

As a wheated bourbon from Heaven Hill's Bernheim Distillery, the 11 Year delivers the caramel-forward, wheat-softened profile that defines the Old Fitzgerald style. At 11 years, the wheated mashbill has developed appreciable complexity — more dried fruit and oak depth than the 9 Year, without yet reaching the concentrated richness of the 13 and 15 Year expressions.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Rich amber with warm golden hues.
• Aroma: Caramel, vanilla, dried fruit, and a warm toasted oak note.
• Palate: Smooth and layered — toffee, light dried fruit, vanilla, and a soft wheat grain sweetness from 11 years of barrel contact.
• Finish: Warm and satisfying — caramel and gentle oak spice fading cleanly.

Specs

• Distillery: Heaven Hill Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky
• Style: Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Bottled-in-Bond
• Age: 11 years
• Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
• Size: 750ml
• Release: Spring 2018 — inaugural BiB Decanter Series release

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Why is the Spring 2018 historically significant? The Spring 2018 11 Year was the inaugural release of the revived Old Fitzgerald BiB Decanter Series — the first bottle to introduce the diamond decanter design that has become the series' signature. First releases of celebrated series are consistently the most collected.
• What is Bottled-in-Bond? The Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 requires single-season, single-distillery production, at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottling at exactly 100 proof with no additives.
• How does the 11 Year compare to the 13 and 15 Year? The 11 Year is more approachable and fruit-forward. The 13 and 15 Year add additional oak contact and deeper caramel concentration. All share the same wheated mashbill and BiB standard.
• Is the Spring 2018 release still available? In limited quantities through specialty retailers. As the inaugural release, the Spring 2018 is the most historically significant in the series and among the hardest to source.