{"product_id":"old-fitzgerald-bottled-in-bond","title":"Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond 15 Year Old","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 years. 100 proof. Wheated bourbon in Heaven Hill's iconic diamond decanter. The oldest expression in 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 specific 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 15 Year is the oldest expression in the series and the most sought-after of each release cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAs a wheated bourbon, Old Fitzgerald replaces the rye grain used in most Kentucky bourbons with wheat — producing a softer, more caramel-forward profile that becomes increasingly pronounced with age. At 15 years, the wheat character reaches a level of development that places it in the same conversation as W.L. Weller and the Van Winkle family — not surprising, given that Pappy Van Winkle himself worked at the original Old Fitzgerald distillery and called it the first great wheated bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber with golden hues from 15 years of barrel contact.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel, baked apple, vanilla, dried apricot, and a gentle toasted oak note.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full and silky — toffee, dried fruit, warm baking spice, and a wheat grain sweetness that runs through the entire experience.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming — caramel, vanilla, and gentle oak fading into a clean, dry close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eThe Decanter\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Old Fitzgerald BiB decanter is inspired by the original diamond-shaped bottles used for Old Fitzgerald in the 1950s. It is one of the most visually distinctive presentations in the bourbon category — a bottle that signals its contents before it's opened.\u003c\/p\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 15 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\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diamond-inspired decanter bottle\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\u003eHow does the 15 Year differ from the 13 Year Old Fitzgerald BiB?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 13 Year is the previous top of the series — excellent, caramel-forward, and approachable. The 15 Year adds two additional years of wheated maturation, producing a noticeably richer dried fruit character, deeper caramel concentration, and a longer finish. It is the definitive Old Fitzgerald BiB expression.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Bottled-in-Bond and why does it matter?\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. It is the most transparent designation in American whiskey — every bottle tells you precisely what it is.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a wheated bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e Most bourbons use rye as the secondary grain, contributing spice. Wheated bourbons — like Old Fitzgerald, W.L. Weller, and Pappy Van Winkle — substitute wheat, producing a softer, sweeter profile. The connection is direct: Pappy Van Winkle worked at the original Old Fitzgerald distillery and Old Fitzgerald is widely considered the first great wheated bourbon.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Old Fitzgerald BiB 15 Year hard to find?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Each release is limited and sells out quickly. 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