{"product_id":"old-fitzgerald-bottled-in-bond-9-year-fall-2018-release","title":"Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 9 Year Spring 2020 Release","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9 years. 100 proof. Wheated bourbon in Heaven Hill's iconic diamond decanter. The Spring 2020 release of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond series is released twice a year — Spring and Fall — and each edition is a specific distillation season aged to a set number of years, bottled to the strict legal standards of the Bottled-in-Bond Act: 100 proof, single distillery, single season, federally bonded warehouse. The Spring 2020 9 Year is the entry point of the BiB series by age — and as a wheated bourbon from Heaven Hill's Bernheim Distillery, it delivers the caramel-forward, wheat-softened profile that defines the Old Fitzgerald style at an accessible age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe diamond decanter is inspired by the original 1950s Old Fitzgerald bottles and is one of the most recognizable presentations in the bourbon category. Even at 9 years, the wheated mashbill has developed enough complexity to reward sipping neat or with a splash of water.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm amber with golden highlights.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and a gentle baked apple note from the wheat grain.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and approachable — toffee, light spice, vanilla, and a soft wheat sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-length and warming — caramel and gentle oak spice.\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 9 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 2020\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\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. It is the most transparent designation in American whiskey.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 9 Year compare to the 13 and 15 Year Old Fitzgerald BiB?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 9 Year is the most approachable and affordable entry in the series. The 13 and 15 Year add additional oak contact and wheated complexity. All three use the same wheated mashbill and BiB production standard — the age difference is the primary variable.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a wheated bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e Most bourbons use rye as their secondary grain. Wheated bourbons substitute wheat, producing a softer, sweeter profile. Old Fitzgerald is one of the original wheated bourbons — the same family as W.L. Weller and Pappy Van Winkle.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the Spring 2020 release still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e In limited quantities. BiB series releases sell quickly and are not restocked. Finding a specific season requires a retailer with legacy stock.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is Bottled-in-Bond?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"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.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does the 9 Year compare to the 13 and 15 Year Old Fitzgerald BiB?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The 9 Year is the most approachable entry in the series. The 13 and 15 Year add additional oak contact and wheated complexity. 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