Heaven Hill Distillery Announces Spring 2026 Edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (June 24, 2026) – Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the release of the Spring 2026 edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series, a 10-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Comprised of barrels produced in the spring of 2016 and bottled in the spring of 2026, the seventeenth national release ushers in the latest hallmark of the bottled-in-bond legacy.

Bottled in an ornate decanter, the spring edition bears a green label, consistent across each of the brand’s spring releases. This edition’s tax strip, which has always been a signature of transparency on bottled-in-bond products, will disclose when the liquid was produced and bottled. The Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series Spring 2026 edition will be available in the 750ml size on an allocated basis, arriving on store shelves starting in July. It meets the strict requirements of a bottled-in-bond: the product of a single distillery from a single distilling season, aged a minimum of four years, and bottled at 100 proof, or 50% alcohol by volume. The edition is available at a suggested retail price of $149.99.

This release of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey displays a bright copper color, opening on the nose with inviting aromas of crème brûlée layered over old oak and subtle hints of citrus oil. The palate leads with classic bourbon notes of butterscotch and sugar before unfolding into rich toasted bread. Its finish is soft and sweet, with lingering caramel before fading into warming notes of cloves and pepper.

“With every release of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series, we strive to celebrate the time-honored craftsmanship and heritage that have defined this iconic brand for generations,” said Conor O’Driscoll, Master Distiller at Heaven Hill. “This 10-year-old Spring 2026 Edition proudly reflects Heaven Hill’s longstanding bottled-in-bond legacy and embodies the quality and character that have become hallmarks of the series, continuing the tradition with another memorable release for brand fans to discover and enjoy.”

As a leader of the Bottled-in-Bond category, Heaven Hill is proud to offer a premium, allocated product within this special class, which showcases the authenticity and quality of the company’s American Whiskey portfolio. The legendary Old Fitzgerald line, which was acquired by Heaven Hill in 1999, is well known for its distilling pedigree and its history as a luxury brand first sold on the finest rail lines and steamships. The packaging was inspired by an original 1950s Old Fitzgerald diamond decanter and pays homage to the history of the brand being traditionally bottled in artistic decanters of all shapes and sizes. The green label features the time-honored graphic of a key, commemorating an important element in original labels and the brand’s slogan since the 1940s, “Your key to hospitality.”

ABOUT OLD FITZGERALD BOURBON: Old Fitzgerald’s line of legendary, award-winning wheated Bourbons dates back to the late 1800s. Inspired by John E. Fitzgerald, a treasury agent famous for thieving Whiskey from the barrels in his care, the brand’s Whiskey was first trademarked in 1884 and earned worldwide acclaim through sales on luxury rail cars, steamships, and private clubs. More than a century later in 1999, Heaven Hill acquired, along with the purchase of the Bernheim Distillery, the Old Fitzgerald brand and aging stocks of wheated Bourbon, ushering the brand into the 21st century. Today, Old Fitzgerald is renowned for its signature wheated mashbill and diamond decanters. Its core Whiskeys include the coveted and highly allocated twice-annual decanter series releases and its newest year-round offering, Bottled-in-Bond 7-Year-Old, which has already been awarded a Gold medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. For more information, please visit Old Fitzgerald’s website.

ABOUT HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY: Founded in Kentucky by the Shapira family in 1935, Heaven Hill Distillery continues its legacy as one of the foremost American Whiskey producers. Heaven Hill has cultivated the traditions and history of America’s Native Spirit with its fierce independence, passionate family ownership, dedication to quality, and thoughtful innovation. Today, Heaven Hill Distillery maintains over 2 million barrels aging in more than 70 warehouses throughout Nelson and Jefferson Counties. It is home to an award-winning collection of American Whiskeys including Elijah Craig Bourbon, Evan Williams Bourbon, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond, Henry McKenna, and Parker’s Heritage Collection, along with its extensive and diverse collection of unique and innovative products. In the past five years alone, Heaven Hill Distillery has been named Distiller of the Year nine times, including 2024 and 2023 Whisky Magazine Distillery of the Year. Other recent honors include 2024 and 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition’s Most Awarded Distillery and the 2023 Icons of Whisky World’s Best Small Batch Bourbon. For more information, please visit Heaven Hill’s website.