Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 9 Year Spring 2020 Release

9 years. 100 proof. Wheated bourbon in Heaven Hill's iconic diamond decanter. The Spring 2020 release of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond series.

The 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.

The 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.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Warm amber with golden highlights.
• Aroma: Caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and a gentle baked apple note from the wheat grain.
• Palate: Smooth and approachable — toffee, light spice, vanilla, and a soft wheat sweetness.
• Finish: Medium-length and warming — caramel and gentle oak spice.

Specs

• Distillery: Heaven Hill Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky
• Style: Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Bottled-in-Bond
• Age: 9 years
• Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
• Size: 750ml
• Release: Spring 2020

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Frequently Asked Questions

• 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. It is the most transparent designation in American whiskey.
• How does the 9 Year compare to the 13 and 15 Year Old Fitzgerald BiB? 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.
• What is a wheated bourbon? 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.
• Is the Spring 2020 release still available? In limited quantities. BiB series releases sell quickly and are not restocked. Finding a specific season requires a retailer with legacy stock.