{"product_id":"old-fitzgerald-10-year-bottled-in-bond-bourbon-spring-2026-750ml","title":"Old Fitzgerald 10 Year Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Spring 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Fitzgerald 10 Year Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Spring 2026 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is the seventeenth national edition of Heaven Hill's twice-yearly decanter series, drawn from barrels laid down in spring 2016 and bottled a decade later at exactly 100 proof. Where the line's older decanters chase age for its own sake, the 10-year sits in the range wheated-bourbon drinkers actually reach for — enough oak to build structure, not enough to bury the grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled at Heaven Hill's Bernheim Distillery in Louisville under Master Distiller Conor O'Driscoll, this is a Kentucky straight bourbon built on a wheated mash bill: wheat replaces rye as the flavoring grain, the same approach that made Stitzel-Weller's whiskey famous. The Bottled-in-Bond designation is not decoration here — the Act of 1897 requires one distilling season, one distiller, one distillery, a minimum of four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottling at precisely 50% ABV. The Old Fitzgerald name traces to an 1884 trademark registered by S.C. Herbst and later held by Julian \"Pappy\" Van Winkle before Heaven Hill acquired it in 1999; the diamond-cut decanter is a direct nod to the original 1950s bottle. The Spring 2026 edition is identified by its green label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, crème brûlée sits on top, backed by old oak, a thread of citrus oil, and the toasted-sugar edge a decade in the rickhouse gives a wheater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, butterscotch and raw cane sugar lead before the whiskey turns toward toasted bread, soft honey, and a light dusting of nutmeg — full-bodied at 100 proof without heat getting in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is soft and sweet at first, holding caramel, then narrows into clove and cracked black pepper as it fades. Medium-long, and dry at the very end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwice a year since 2018, Heaven Hill has issued a new age-stated edition of this decanter, and the age statement changes with every release — which is what makes each one collectible on its own terms rather than as a repeat purchase. Spring 2026 is allocated, reaching shelves from July 2026, and the vintage dating tells you exactly which distilling season is in the glass: spring 2016 in, spring 2026 out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe neat in a Glencairn at room temperature; a single drop of water opens the crème brûlée note without thinning the body. It pairs naturally with a pecan or bourbon-caramel dessert, which echoes the wheated sweetness rather than fighting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this whisky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA ten-year-old Kentucky straight wheated bourbon from Heaven Hill, released as the Spring 2026 edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the specs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 years old, 50% ABV (100 proof, as required by the Bottled-in-Bond Act), distilled spring 2016 and bottled spring 2026, 750mL decanter. Heaven Hill does not publish the exact wheated mash bill percentages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrème brûlée, old oak, and citrus oil on the nose; butterscotch, sugar, and toasted bread on the palate; a soft caramel finish that turns to clove and pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should you enjoy it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeat in a Glencairn, with at most a drop of water — at 100 proof it does not need ice to be approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this release notable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the seventeenth national edition of the decanter series and a vintage-dated 10-year, one of the more balanced age statements the line has issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Old Fitzgerald","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50168822497528,"sku":"19277","price":344.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/3140\/0072\/files\/OldFitzgerald10YearBottledInBondBourbonSpring2026_b1c146b4-9763-4024-879b-575a86bc235d.png?v=1786831934","url":"https:\/\/thebourboncentral.com\/products\/old-fitzgerald-10-year-bottled-in-bond-bourbon-spring-2026-750ml","provider":"Bourbon Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}