Old Fitzgerald 14 Year Bottled-in-Bond, Fall 2020 edition, is a prized, allocated release from Heaven Hill's coveted Old Fitzgerald Decanter Series, one of the most sought after seasonal bourbon releases in America. The storied Old Fitzgerald name dates to 1884 and was once owned by the legendary Pappy Van Winkle before Heaven Hill acquired the brand and its wheated bourbon stocks in 1999. Each spring and fall, Heaven Hill releases a new, extra aged, bottled in bond edition in an ornate diamond decanter inspired by an original 1950s Old Fitzgerald bottle, with fall releases bearing a black label and spring releases a green one. This Fall 2020 release was the sixth national edition of the series and the first 14 year old to be released nationally. Distilled in the fall of 2005 and bottled in the fall of 2020 from the brand's signature wheated mashbill, where soft winter wheat replaces rye for a rounder, softer character, it meets the strict bottled in bond standard: the product of a single distillery and single distilling season, aged at least four years, and bottled at exactly 100 proof under U.S. government supervision. Fourteen years of patient aging give it remarkable depth. Expect a rich, malty nose of caramel, dark fruit, hazelnut, and a hint of fresh cut grass, a complex, earthy palate of maple, nuts, ripe fruit, and soft wheat sweetness, and a long, warming finish with a touch of oak spice. Beautifully presented and produced in limited quantities, it is a genuine collector's piece and a superb after dinner sipper. Enjoy it neat to savor its considerable maturity.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Heaven Hill Brands |
| Category |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (wheated, Bottled-in-Bond) |
| Expression |
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series, 14 Year, Fall 2020 |
| Mashbill |
68% Corn, 20% Wheat, 12% Malted Barley |
| Age |
14 Years (distilled Fall 2005, bottled Fall 2020) |
| Maturation |
New Charred Oak; Bottled-in-Bond (single distilling season) |
| ABV |
50% |
| Proof |
100 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber.
Nose: Rich and malty, with caramel, dark fruit, hazelnut, and a hint of fresh cut grass.
Palate: Complex and earthy, with maple, nuts, ripe fruit, and soft wheat sweetness.
Finish: Long and warming, with a touch of oak spice.
FAQ
Is this the limited Decanter Series? Yes. This is the allocated, twice yearly Decanter Series Fall 2020 edition, aged 14 years. It is distinct from the permanent, year round Old Fitzgerald 7 Year, which is younger, more available, and more affordable.
What do the label colors mean? Fall releases carry a black label and spring releases a green label. Distillery only editions have used a red label. This is a black label fall release.
What does Bottled-in-Bond mean? It is the product of a single distillery and single distilling season, aged at least four years, and bottled at exactly 100 proof under U.S. government supervision. This release was distilled in fall 2005 and bottled in fall 2020.
What is the mashbill? It is a wheated bourbon, using soft winter wheat in place of rye, from Heaven Hill's wheated recipe of 68 percent corn, 20 percent wheat, and 12 percent malted barley.
Why is it collectible? It is an extra aged, allocated, limited seasonal release in an ornate decanter, and was the first 14 year old released nationally in the series, making it highly sought after.
Where can I buy Old Fitzgerald 14 Year online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
