{"product_id":"old-fitzgerald-11-year-2018-spring-release","title":"Old Fitzgerald 11 Year","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich amber with warm golden hues.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, dried fruit, and a warm toasted oak note.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and layered — toffee, light dried fruit, vanilla, and a soft wheat grain sweetness from 11 years of barrel contact.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and satisfying — caramel and gentle oak spice fading cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Bottled-in-Bond\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 (50% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2018 — inaugural BiB Decanter Series release\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/old-fitzgerald\"\u003eOld Fitzgerald expressions\u003c\/a\u003e or browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon selection at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the Spring 2018 historically significant?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Bottled-in-Bond?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 11 Year compare to the 13 and 15 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the Spring 2018 release still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why is the Spring 2018 historically significant?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The Spring 2018 was the inaugural release of the revived Old Fitzgerald BiB Decanter Series — the first bottle to introduce the diamond decanter design. 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