Old Fitzgerald 17 Year Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 750ml

Old Fitzgerald 17 Year Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 750mlOne of the most coveted releases in American bourbon Old Fitzgerald 17 Year Bottled in Bond is the ninth edition of Heaven Hill's celebrated Old Fitzgerald BiB Decanter Series, and one of the most age stated, allocation constrained bourbons produced in Kentucky. Distilled in the Fall of 2004 and bottled in the Spring of 2022 a full 17 years of Kentucky aging this expression meets every strict requirement of the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897: the product

One of the most coveted releases in American bourbon — Old Fitzgerald 17 Year Bottled-in-Bond is the ninth edition of Heaven Hill's celebrated Old Fitzgerald BiB Decanter Series, and one of the most age-stated, allocation-constrained bourbons produced in Kentucky. Distilled in the Fall of 2004 and bottled in the Spring of 2022 — a full 17 years of Kentucky aging — this expression meets every strict requirement of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897: the product of a single distillery, from a single distilling season, aged a minimum of four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof (50% ABV). Presented in the iconic Old Fitzgerald decanter bottle, this is a collector's bourbon of the highest order. Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Extraordinarily rich and complex — dark caramel, toasted oak, dried fruit, vanilla, and a warm leather and spice character that speaks to 17 years of Kentucky aging
• Palate: Full-bodied and opulent with dark caramel, toasted oak, dried fruit, vanilla, and a layered spice complexity that builds beautifully — the wheated mash bill delivering a characteristic softness and sweetness that makes Old Fitzgerald one of the most elegant long-aged bourbons produced
• Finish: Exceptionally long, warm, and deeply satisfying with lingering caramel, oak, dried fruit, and a refined spice complexity that evolves in the glass for minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Old Fitzgerald BiB Decanter Series?

The Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series is Heaven Hill's flagship limited release program — releasing highly age-stated, Bottled-in-Bond wheated bourbons in the iconic Old Fitzgerald decanter bottle twice a year (Spring and Fall). Each edition carries a specific age statement and vintage information on the tax strip, reflecting Heaven Hill's commitment to full transparency. The 17 Year is the ninth edition and one of the most sought-after releases in the series.

What does Bottled-in-Bond mean?

Bottled-in-Bond means the bourbon was produced in a single distilling season by a single distiller at a single distillery, aged at least 4 years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof — one of the highest quality designations in American whiskey, established by the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897.

What size bottle is this?

This listing is for a 750ml decanter bottle of Old Fitzgerald 17 Year Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky at 100 proof / 50% ABV. Distilled Fall 2004, bottled Spring 2022.