{"product_id":"old-fitzgerald-11-year-bottled-in-bond-2021-fall-release","title":"Old Fitzgerald 11 Year Bottled In Bond 2021 Fall Release","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 8th national release in Old Fitzgerald's Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series. Barrels produced in spring 2010, bottled in fall 2021. Black label — the hallmark of fall editions. 100 proof wheated bourbon in the diamond decanter inspired by the original 1950s Old Fitzgerald design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond series is released twice a year — Spring and Fall — each edition a specific distillation season aged to a set number of years, bottled to the strict standards of the Bottled-in-Bond Act: 100 proof, single distillery, single season, federally bonded warehouse. The fall editions are identifiable by their black label (spring editions carry a white label) — a visual system that has become part of the series' collector language.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Fall 2021 11 Year is the 8th national release in the series. Barrels produced in spring 2010 were aged for 11 years before bottling in 2021, following Heaven Hill's wheated bourbon mashbill that connects Old Fitzgerald to the same wheat-substituted grain recipe as Pappy Van Winkle and W.L. Weller. The diamond decanter format, introduced with the inaugural Spring 2018 release, remains the series' signature presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich amber with warm golden highlights.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, and a soft baked apple note from the wheat grain.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and approachable — toffee, light spice, vanilla, and a soft wheat sweetness from 11 years of barrel contact.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and satisfying — caramel and gentle oak spice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Bottled-in-Bond\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2010\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 (50% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black (fall edition)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall 2021 — 8th national release in the BiB Decanter Series\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/old-fitzgerald\"\u003eOld Fitzgerald expressions\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between spring and fall Old Fitzgerald BiB editions?\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring editions carry a white label; fall editions carry a black label. The designation refers to the season the barrels were distilled — the Fall 2021 contains spring 2010 distillate, aged 11 years. The label color is a collector-facing visual identifier for the edition within the series.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 11 Year compare to the 9 Year and 13 Year expressions?\u003c\/strong\u003e All three use the same wheated mashbill and BiB standard. The 9 Year is the most approachable entry; the 11 Year adds additional oak complexity; the 13 Year produces deeper fruit and caramel concentration. Each age statement reflects a different barrel cohort rather than the same spirit at different stages.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the connection between Old Fitzgerald and Pappy Van Winkle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Fitzgerald, Pappy Van Winkle, and W.L. Weller all use a wheated bourbon mashbill — substituting wheat for rye as the secondary grain. Old Fitzgerald's version was first registered in 1884; Pappy Van Winkle's heritage is at Stitzel-Weller, which also produced Old Fitzgerald for decades. The wheated recipe connection makes them part of the same flavor family.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the Fall 2021 still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e In limited quantities. BiB Decanter Series releases sell quickly and are not restocked.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the difference between spring and fall Old Fitzgerald BiB editions?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Spring editions carry a white label; fall editions carry a black label. The Fall 2021 contains spring 2010 distillate aged 11 years. 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