This wheated bourbon expression adheres strictly to Bottled-in-Bond integrity, utilizing 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley for a chiseled balance of softness and oak warmth. Every release in the Decanter Series is a highly anticipated vertical landmark, tracked for its unique snapshot of seasonal stock (Spring 2016 in this case). Conor O'Driscoll's sensory team curates these stocks for optimal peak developmental ages, presented complete in the series' ornate glasswork and authenticated original decanter packaging.

Every bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see our editorial and authentication standards.

What makes this Old Fitzgerald Spring 2025 release distinct?

It is the fifteenth national release in the Decanter Series and carries a nine-year age statement, drawn from wheated bourbon distilled at Bernheim Distillery in the spring of 2016 and bottled at 100 proof. Nine years places it in the middle of the series' 8-to-19-year span, which is where the wheated recipe carries oak without losing the soft cereal character it is known for.

Why does Old Fitzgerald Decanter Series have a green label?

Green marks a spring release. Heaven Hill issues the Decanter Series twice a year and codes the label and tax strip by season, green in spring and black in autumn, so a collector can read which half of the year a bottle came from without checking the age statement.

What does Bottled-in-Bond Integrity mean for this release?

Bottled-in-bond is a federal standard: the whiskey must be the product of one distillery in one distilling season, aged at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. For this release that season is spring 2016 at Bernheim Distillery, and the nine years in wood run well past the four-year minimum.

How should I serve the Old Fitzgerald 9 Year BIB Spring 2025?

To fully experience the creamy viscosity, apple pie crust, and warm oak character, enjoy this wheated bourbon neat or over a single large clear ice cube. It is an exceptional pairing for food such as dried fruit or aged hard cheeses, and performs peerlessly in premium cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Smash.