Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 11 Year (Fall 2021)

Many good things happening in this newest Old Fitz release...although it took some patience. After having snagged bottles of the OF15 and the OF8, I can use this 11 year old to see how the middle ground fares. I loved both bottles and thought they each showed tremendous character and flavor. Excited to see what 11 years has in store. Nose is quite spicy and caramel forward upon first pour and the palate is the same with the finish showing the most potential. I knew something more was in there. After fighting through the first sip, giving it some time to calm down, get some air, relax in the glass, I placed the Glencairn back to my nose. It was like a brand new bourbon. The bakeshop sweetness is so much more apparent now with M&M blondies, vanilla frosting, and caramel apple cake dancing around my nose. But it also has spices like cinnamon and clove, fruit like red grape juice and brambly berry compote, and oaky notes of leather, char, and sweet tobacco. This nose really has so much symmetry after the initial disappointment. Such a great age for bourbon. This shows it all Viscous, mouth-coating deliciousness upon second sip. Soft chew caramels, cinnamon toast crunch, apricots, vanilla frosting, charred oak, sweet tobacco, and some leather with more sweet toasted oak, leather, and vanilla frosting on the very long finish. Give this one some time if you snag a bottle. I'm actually very excited to try this again in a few weeks to see if it continues to change in the right direction. Old Fitz really hit 2021 releases out of the park if you ask me. Both the 8 and this 11 are fantastic.

From WhiskyFest

Outstanding, lots of flavors and great finish that did not fade quickly. I got pronounced cherry, vanilla and graham cracker