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Learn MoreDiscover the exceptional character of Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a premium 100-proof wheated bourbon crafted at the iconic Old Fitzgerald Distillery. Aged for seven years to the highest Bottled-in-Bond Act standards, this bourbon features a distinctive mashbill of 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley, resulting in a smooth, layered profile. Savor enticing aromas of warm oak, honey, and graham cracker, with a palate rich in sweet wheat, baking spices, and toasted wood, complemented by notes of vanilla, brown sugar, and summer fruits. Each sip finishes with lingering oak, cinnamon, and a gentle, refined sweetness, making it ideal for sipping neat or in classic bourbon cocktails. Enjoy a timeless legacy reawakened for today’s bourbon enthusiasts with Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Bottled in Bond.
Process & Profile
Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond is produced under the strict standards of the historic Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, guaranteeing authenticity and quality. Made at the Old Fitzgerald Distillery, it features a wheated mashbill—68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley—which delivers its signature smoothness and refined profile. Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) after seven years in the barrel, it ensures consistency and depth in every sip. The bourbon pours a bright copper hue with a rich, viscous body, exemplifying the excellence that dates back to Old Fitzgerald’s origins in 1870.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Inviting aromas of warm oak, vanilla, caramel, and a touch of graham crackers and honey create an appealing introduction.
- Palate: Layers of sweet wheat, brown sugar, baking spices, and toasted wood are joined by subtle flavors of fresh bread and snickerdoodle cookies, followed by dried fruit and cinnamon for comforting warmth and complexity.
- Finish: The finish is long, smooth, and gently spiced, bringing lingering notes of raisin, cinnamon, oak, and honey for a memorable, balanced ending.
What Makes It Special
- Bottled-in-Bond pedigree: Meets all Bottled-in-Bond requirements, ensuring authenticity, age, proof, and provenance in every bottle.
- Wheated mashbill: The use of wheat instead of rye imparts a signature softness and approachability, setting Old Fitzgerald apart from many Kentucky bourbons.
- Legacy & Modern Craft: Old Fitzgerald honors a storied whiskey heritage while being crafted for contemporary tastes, making it both a collector’s gem and a modern favorite.
- Permanent release: Unlike Old Fitzgerald’s elusive decanter series, this 7-year-old is designed as a more widely available expression, bringing luxury within reach for aficionados and newcomers alike.
How to Enjoy
Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond is exceptionally versatile:
- Neat: Savor its full complexity and smooth, layered character.
- On the Rocks: A splash of ice unveils deeper sweetness and subtle spice.
- In Cocktails: Enhances classic bourbon cocktails, lending depth and elegance—perfect for an Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
For best appreciation, pour into a wide-mouthed glass to allow its aromas to bloom. Sip slowly to explore its evolving profile from first nose to lingering finish. Experience the storied richness and refined character of Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old—a modern classic rooted in Kentucky bourbon heritage.
Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Frequently Asked Questions
What does bottled-in-bond mean on Old Fitzgerald?
It is a federal standard, not a marketing phrase. Under the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 the whiskey must be the product of one distillation season at one distillery by one distiller, aged at least four years in a federally supervised warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. Old Fitzgerald meets all four and then some — this release carries a seven-year age statement. We break the whole standard down in our Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 101 guide.
Is Old Fitzgerald a wheated bourbon?
Yes. Heaven Hill uses wheat rather than rye as the secondary grain in this mash bill, which is the same structural choice Maker's Mark, Larceny and the Weller line make. Wheat softens the mid-palate — you get bread, honey and orchard fruit where a rye-forward bourbon would give you black pepper and mint. Our wheated bourbon buyer's guide puts it in context against the rest of the category, and Weller Antique 107 Wheated Bourbon Whiskey ($134.99) is the natural cross-shop.
What does it taste like?
Rich and dessert-leaning without being sweet. Caramel, toasted brioche, baked apple and a little cinnamon, with the 100 proof giving it enough grip to keep from going flabby. Seven years of Heaven Hill oak adds a dry, tannic edge on the finish that keeps the whole thing balanced. It drinks well neat and takes a single large cube happily.
How does it compare to the Old Fitzgerald spring and fall decanter releases?
The famous Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond decanters are twice-yearly limited releases carrying age statements from nine to nineteen years, priced accordingly and allocated hard. This seven-year expression is the same wheated recipe and the same bonded standard at a fraction of the price, which makes it the practical way to own the profile. The limited decanters, when we have them, live in the Fall Allocation Showcase.
Is the decanter bottle just packaging?
Mostly, yes — but it is unusually good packaging. The squat glass decanter with the wide shoulders is a deliberate callback to the pre-Prohibition Old Fitzgerald bottles, and it is the reason this shows up on so many gift lists. It also means the bottle is heavier and wider than a standard 750ml, so check your shelf depth if you keep bottles in a cabinet.
What should I compare it to at this price?
Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey ($40.99) is the rye-recipe counterpart from the same distillery — a useful A/B for tasting what wheat actually does. And Eagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey ($69.99) is the low-rye Buffalo Trace option in the same range. Both sit in the Bourbon collection.
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