| Rating | 96 |
| Style |
Bourbon American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Age Statement | 17 Years |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 50% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $230.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2022-06-28 |
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Spring 2022 Review
Heaven Hill's Old Fitzgerald line represents the pinnacle of the brand's heated releases. The Spring 2022 bottling from that family arrives at 17 years old, and every second of that lengthy period has pitched in for this alluring and wonderfully complex release. The liquid smells and tastes just as impressive as the ornate decanter it's packaged in, with floral aromas performing a delicate dance with cloves and baking spices on the nose. By contrast, the palate lands surprisingly spiced and toasted, and each sip reveals something new and intriguing about the whiskey's almost two decades in barrel. Seek this one out and stump up whatever it costs. You won't be disappointed.
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