{"product_id":"old-fitzgerald-bottled-in-bond-9-year-fall-2018","title":"Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 9 Year Fall 2018 Release","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9 years. 100 proof. Black label. Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Fall 2018 — an early edition of Heaven Hill's beloved BiB Decanter Series, the black label indicating fall distillation season barrels, in the characteristic diamond-cut decanter that defines the program.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series was launched to significant critical acclaim — bringing the BiB certification's transparency standard to Heaven Hill's wheated mashbill bourbon in a distinctive decanter presentation. The Fall 2018 is one of the earliest editions: produced when the program was new and before it had accumulated the collector following that makes later editions harder to source.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHeaven Hill's wheated bourbon mashbill — wheat as the secondary grain rather than rye — produces a softer, sweeter, more caramel-forward bourbon. The Bottled-in-Bond certification guarantees single season (fall 2009 barrels), single distillery, 100 proof, and federally bonded warehouse production. At 9 years, the Fall 2018 represents an earlier age point in the BiB Decanter program's progression — the wheated mashbill at 9 years still showing more fruit-forward and wheat-grain character than the older vintages in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm amber from 9 years of wheated bourbon barrel contact.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla, caramel, dried apple, and the wheat mashbill's characteristic sweetness — the wheated character at 9 years.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and rounded at 100 proof — the wheated grain's natural softness producing a clean, fruit-forward expression.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium and warm — the Old Fitzgerald BiB character through a satisfying close.\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\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall 2009\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall 2018\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\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall 2018 — black label\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\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 all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Fall 2018 9 Year compare to later BiB Decanter editions?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Fall 2018 is among the earliest editions of the BiB Decanter program, released when the series had limited collector following. Later editions (Spring 2020 9yr, Fall 2020 14yr, Fall 2022 19yr, Spring 2024 10yr) are progressively more aged and more in-demand. The Fall 2018 offers the opportunity to experience the early program at a younger age point.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy does an early edition like Fall 2018 have collector value?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Old Fitzgerald BiB Decanter program has become one of the most anticipated twice-yearly bourbon releases. Early editions like Fall 2018 — from before the program's peak recognition — represent the founding period of a now-celebrated series.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the Fall 2018 Old Fitzgerald BiB still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — available now.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does Fall 2018 compare to later BiB Decanter editions?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The Fall 2018 is among the earliest editions, released before the program's peak collector following. Later editions are progressively more aged. 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