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Whisky Review: Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond Fall 2021 Edition

We review the Fall 2021 release of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond. It's eleven years old.

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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Fall 2021

Tasting Notes

About:

Aged for 11 years and bottled in bond at 100 proof and released in the fall of 2021. The suggested retail price is $110 for a 750 ml bottle.
Appearance:
Light shines through the amber coloring. The whiskey falls down the side of the glass in a sheet, with even viscosity.
Nose:
The first notes to hit my nose are butterscotch and brown sugar. These are followed close by the spicy flavors of cinnamon and white pepper. It has a hint of citrus, fig, bread and malt to round out the nose.
Palate:
When it hits the tongue it has a surprisingly medicinal quality. Heat is present from the front to the back. Sweet notes of brown sugar that verges on salted caramel pop first. It has the bright and spicy character of white pepper and clove, with cinnamon barely coming through. On the back of the palate, it leans into flavors like leather, vanilla, and oak. Its sweet character is a bit like cough medicine, which is especially present in its aftertaste. The heat is a bit distracting but not unexpected for the 100-proof bottling. It’s not as smooth as I would expect from an 11-year-old whiskey.
Finish:
Comments:
For my tastes, this bourbon, although ticking many of the mid- to upper-mid level whiskey boxes, does not deliver past the nostalgic notes of its name. it is a decent sipper and over ice delivers a traditional bourbon experience, but for the price point, it does not warrant the cash outlay for me personally.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

John Dover

John Dover, creator and writer of the acclaimed "Johnny Scotch" series, draws inspiration from his immersive experiences as a professional musician and his extensive travels across the US. His Jazz Noir world intertwines with his music, culminating in collaborations such as the "Johnny Scotch Vignettes" with Thomas Barber, blending high-energy fusion with spoken word.

John's latest ventures include "Johnny Scotch #4" illustrated by Dan Schaefer, and the novella "A Song for Charlie." Alongside his music career, he continues to expand the "Johnny Scotch" universe through short stories and comic books.

Beyond "Johnny Scotch," John is a recognized horror writer, contributing to anthologies such as "Tales from the Braided Pony," "Monsters 'N' Things," "100 Word Horrors," and the forthcoming "Tenebrous Tales." He's also a regular entertainment writer for Mythmachine.com.

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