Old Fitzgerald 8 Year Bottled-in-Bond is one of the most coveted releases in the Heaven Hill portfolio — a wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon aged a full 8 years and bottled to the strict standards of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 at 100 proof (50% ABV). Released in limited quantities in Heaven Hill's iconic decanter-style bottle, Old Fitzgerald BiB has become one of the most sought-after wheated bourbons in America — sharing the same wheat-forward mash bill that defines the softer, rounder style of bourbon beloved by Pappy Van Winkle fans.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Rich caramel, honey, toasted oak, vanilla, and a soft wheat sweetness — elegant and inviting
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Palate: Full-bodied and smooth with caramel, honey, toasted oak, dried fruit, and a warm spice — the wheated mash bill delivering a distinctive softness and depth at 100 proof
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Finish: Long, warm, and deeply satisfying with lingering caramel, honey, and oak
FAQs
What makes Old Fitzgerald BiB so sought-after?
A wheated mash bill aged 8 years and bottled at 100 proof BiB — released in limited quantities in Heaven Hill's iconic decanter bottle. The combination of age, proof, wheated character, and scarcity makes it one of the most desirable releases in the Heaven Hill lineup.
What is a wheated bourbon?
Uses wheat instead of rye as the secondary grain, producing a softer, smoother, and slightly sweeter profile — the same style as Pappy Van Winkle and W.L. Weller.
What size bottle is this?
750ml at 100 proof / 50% ABV, 8 years old.
