Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 13 Year (Spring 2019)

This evening we decided to wind down with a gem of a find from our trip to Bardstown this weekend: Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 13 Year. This particular bourbon is bottled at 100 proof and is distributed by Heaven Hill. It’s a beautiful deep caramel color, smells of cinnamon and baking spice with distinct nutmeg notes. Our first sips revealed mild hints of vanilla and almond with an overwhelming cinnamon and that same nutmeg, though the cinnamon was stronger in the tasting than the smell. It was fairly smooth, with only a slight burn. Finished out with just a slight smokiness and oak lingering on the tongue. We’ll definitely be hunting for more!

The nose is Warm fresh from the stove caramel, and hints of vanilla. Once in the mouth it has a Medium body taste with more caramel and the finish is long warm honey with a touch of lingering oak

Nothing complex about this one - a straightforward, nicely aged wheater. Butterscotch and hints of apple on the nose. Oak joins on the palate. Faint alcohol burn. Long, mellow finish. A pleasant sipper.