Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 9 Year Fall 2018 Release

9 years. 100 proof. Black label. Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Fall 2018 — an early edition of Heaven Hill's beloved BiB Decanter Series, the black label indicating fall distillation season barrels, in the characteristic diamond-cut decanter that defines the program.

The Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series was launched to significant critical acclaim — bringing the BiB certification's transparency standard to Heaven Hill's wheated mashbill bourbon in a distinctive decanter presentation. The Fall 2018 is one of the earliest editions: produced when the program was new and before it had accumulated the collector following that makes later editions harder to source.

Heaven Hill's wheated bourbon mashbill — wheat as the secondary grain rather than rye — produces a softer, sweeter, more caramel-forward bourbon. The Bottled-in-Bond certification guarantees single season (fall 2009 barrels), single distillery, 100 proof, and federally bonded warehouse production. At 9 years, the Fall 2018 represents an earlier age point in the BiB Decanter program's progression — the wheated mashbill at 9 years still showing more fruit-forward and wheat-grain character than the older vintages in the series.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Warm amber from 9 years of wheated bourbon barrel contact.
• Nose: Vanilla, caramel, dried apple, and the wheat mashbill's characteristic sweetness — the wheated character at 9 years.
• Palate: Smooth and rounded at 100 proof — the wheated grain's natural softness producing a clean, fruit-forward expression.
• Finish: Medium and warm — the Old Fitzgerald BiB character through a satisfying close.

Specs

• Distillery: Heaven Hill Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky
• Style: Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Bottled-in-Bond
• Distilled: Fall 2009
• Bottled: Fall 2018
• Age: 9 years
• Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
• Label: Fall 2018 — black label
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• How does the Fall 2018 9 Year compare to later BiB Decanter editions? The Fall 2018 is among the earliest editions of the BiB Decanter program, released when the series had limited collector following. Later editions (Spring 2020 9yr, Fall 2020 14yr, Fall 2022 19yr, Spring 2024 10yr) are progressively more aged and more in-demand. The Fall 2018 offers the opportunity to experience the early program at a younger age point.
• Why does an early edition like Fall 2018 have collector value? The Old Fitzgerald BiB Decanter program has become one of the most anticipated twice-yearly bourbon releases. Early editions like Fall 2018 — from before the program's peak recognition — represent the founding period of a now-celebrated series.
• Is the Fall 2018 Old Fitzgerald BiB still available? Yes — available now.