Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 10 Year Bourbon Spring 2026 Edition
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 50% ABV | 100 Proof | 750mL | 10 Year Age Statement | Bottled in Bond | Wheated Bourbon | Spring 2026 Limited Release
Process & Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 10 Year Bourbon Spring 2026 Edition is the 17th national release in Heaven Hill's highly allocated Old Fitzgerald Decanter Series. Distilled during the spring 2016 distilling season and bottled in spring 2026, this release carries a full 10-year age statement.
The bourbon uses Heaven Hill's historic Old Fitzgerald wheated mash bill of 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley. Replacing rye with wheat creates a softer, rounder foundation that develops layers of caramelized sweetness, baked goods, oak, and warm spice during extended maturation.
As a Bottled-in-Bond whiskey, the bourbon comes from one distillery and one distilling season, matures for at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and is bottled at exactly 100 proof / 50% ABV.
The Spring 2026 edition is presented in Old Fitzgerald's signature ornate 750mL diamond decanter with a green label, distinguishing it as a spring release within the collectible series.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Crème brûlée, mature oak, and subtle citrus oil
Palate: Butterscotch, caramelized sugar, toasted bread, and rich wheated bourbon sweetness
Finish: Soft and sweet with lingering caramel followed by warming clove and black pepper
What Makes It Special
The Spring 2026 Old Fitzgerald release combines a 10-year age statement, Bottled-in-Bond designation, historic wheated mash bill, and collectible decanter presentation.
Every barrel used for this edition was produced during the spring 2016 distilling season and matured until spring 2026. That decade in oak develops greater depth while the wheat-driven recipe helps maintain the softer sweetness associated with Old Fitzgerald.
The series also provides unusual transparency through its tax strip, which identifies when the whiskey was produced and bottled. For the Spring 2026 edition, those dates directly document its spring 2016-to-spring 2026 maturation period.
Its green label follows the established color convention for spring releases, while the diamond-shaped bottle draws inspiration from an original Old Fitzgerald decanter from the 1950s. The key graphic references the brand's historic slogan, “Your key to hospitality.”
Released on an allocated basis beginning in July 2026, this 10 Year edition continues one of Heaven Hill's most collectible limited bourbon series.
How to Enjoy
Enjoy Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 10 Year Spring 2026 neat in a Glencairn or other whiskey tasting glass to experience its crème brûlée, butterscotch, toasted bread, caramel, oak, and spice.
At 100 proof, it has enough structure to handle a few drops of water, which can reveal additional sweetness and soften the mature oak.
It can also be served over one large ice cube, although its limited nature and decade of maturation make it particularly well suited to slow sipping neat.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 10 Year Bourbon Spring 2026 Edition?
It is the 17th national release in Heaven Hill's Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series, made from wheated bourbon distilled in spring 2016 and bottled in spring 2026.
2. What is the mash bill for Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 10 Year Spring 2026?
Old Fitzgerald uses Heaven Hill's historic wheated bourbon recipe of 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley.
3. What proof is Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 10 Year Spring 2026?
The Spring 2026 edition is bottled at exactly 100 proof, equal to 50% alcohol by volume, as required for Bottled-in-Bond whiskey.
4. What does Old Fitzgerald 10 Year Spring 2026 taste like?
It offers crème brûlée, old oak, citrus oil, butterscotch, sugar, toasted bread, caramel, clove, and pepper with a soft, warming finish.
5. Where can I buy Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 10 Year Bourbon Spring 2026 Edition?
You can buy Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 10 Year Bourbon Spring 2026 Edition directly from The Barrel Tap, where you can shop limited-release bourbon and other premium whiskeys online.
