Old Fitzgerald 11 Years 100 proof
Overview
Old Fitzgerald 11 Year Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon (Fall 2024) represents the 14th release in Heaven Hill Distillery's acclaimed series, upholding the Bottled-in-Bond tradition with an 11-year aged wheated bourbon bottled at exactly 100 proof. Expert reviews highlight its return to classic strengths, delivering superior balance and nuance over the prior spring edition.
Specs at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Style | Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon |
| ABV | 50% |
| Mashbill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Release Info | 14th release in the series; Fall 2024 edition from Heaven Hill Distillery at $155 MSRP |
| Age | 11 years |
Good to know
Named after 19th-century whiskey rectifier John E. Fitzgerald, renowned for his quality standards, this expression forms part of Heaven Hill's prestigious Bottled-in-Bond lineup that honors American whiskey heritage. It displays a bright copper color from extended barrel aging under the guidance of Master Distiller Conor O’Driscoll.
Tasting notes
- Nose: Enhanced fruity depth with integrated spices, building on the series' classic profile.
- Palate: Complex layers of completeness and nuance, showcasing balanced fruit and spice integration that outperforms recent releases.
- Finish: Lingering harmony reflective of its wheated mashbill and precise proofing.
Notable details
- Production: Heaven Hill Distillery; aged 11 years in barrels yielding bright copper hue.
- Lineage: Part of the ongoing Bottled-in-Bond series tracing back to Fitzgerald's legacy.
- Comparison: Favored over Spring 2024 for greater balance without additional age.
- Availability: Limited annual releases command premiums beyond MSRP on secondary markets.
"The Fall 2024 Old Fitzgerald 11 Year is a superior, more complete release that returns the series to its classic strengths and merits its MSRP along with reasonable markups." – Bourbon Banter
Closing
A benchmark wheated Bottled-in-Bond for collectors seeking refined complexity in American whiskey.
Sources
[1] Bourbonbanter – "Old Fitzgerald 11 Year Review: A Classic With a Twist"
[2] Drinkhacker – "Review: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 11 Years Old VVS 2025"
[3] Drinkhacker – "Review: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 11 Years Old Fall 2021 Edition"
[4] Drinkhacker – "Review: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 11 Years Old Fall 2024 Edition"