Old Fitzgerald's 1849 Bourbon Whiskey 8 Year 750mL (Old Release)

Old Fitzgerald's 1849 Bourbon Whiskey 8 Year is an old-release wheated bourbon bottle aimed squarely at collectors of heritage American whiskey. Public information varies across eras and bottlings.

From the Producer

Old Fitzgerald was first produced in 1870 for rail and steamship lines and private clubs, and later became known for substituting wheat for rye in its grain recipe, giving the whiskey a rounder, softer profile than a typical rye-recipe bourbon. The brand was long produced at the Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville until that distillery closed in 1992; production later moved to the Bernheim Distillery, and Heaven Hill Distilleries has produced and marketed Old Fitzgerald since acquiring the brand in 1999.

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Soft caramel, old oak, vanilla and gentle dried fruit.
• Palate: Rounded and mature in style, with sweet grain, spice, oak and a mellow wheated-bourbon feel.
• Finish: Medium-long, with vanilla, dry spice and lingering old-bottle character.

Best For

Best for American whiskey historians, old-bottle collectors and buyers who value label heritage over modern-release detail.

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