Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bourbon & Larceny Small Batch Bourbon Bundle (3 x 750ml).

This bundle showcases Heaven Hill Distillerys mastery of wheated bourbons, building upon a shared historical lineage and distinct aging philosophies.

The Old Fitzgerald 9 Year Old Bourbon is part of Heaven Hills esteemed Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series, a testament to strict adherence to the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. This designation requires the bourbon to be the product of a single distillery from a single distilling season (either January-June or July-December), aged for a minimum of four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof (50% ABV). The 9 Year Old in this bundle specifies that it was aged for that exact duration, a rarity in a world of varying age statements. Old Fitzgerald is crafted using Heaven Hills proprietary wheated bourbon mash bill, which contains a high percentage of corn (around 68%), a significant portion of wheat (around 20%), and malted barley. This mash bill, along with the specific aging conditions in Heaven Hills vast network of rickhouses, contributes to its hallmark smooth, sweet, and complex profile. The whiskey is typically aged in new, charred American oak barrels, absorbing deep notes of caramel, vanilla, and baking spices, while the extensive aging period allows for profound interaction between the spirit and the wood, developing rich flavors and a velvety texture that characterize these highly sought-after releases.

Larceny Small Batch Bourbon is also a product of Heaven Hills wheated bourbon mash bill, sharing the same grain recipe as Old Fitzgerald. Its name pays homage to the rumored barrel-thieving habits of John E. Fitzgerald, an early figure in the Old Fitzgerald brand history. Larceny is produced as a "small batch" bourbon, meaning its crafted from a carefully selected blend of a limited number of barrels, typically 100 or fewer per batch, to ensure consistency and quality. The barrels selected for Larceny Small Batch are generally aged between 6 to 12 years in new, charred American oak barrels. The use of wheat as the secondary grain, rather than rye, gives Larceny its notably softer, smoother, and sweeter flavor profile, making it a very approachable bourbon. The aging process in Heaven Hills rickhouses allows for a balanced development of flavors, integrating the sweet notes from the corn and wheat with the vanilla and caramel imparted by the oak. Larceny represents Heaven Hills commitment to producing an accessible yet high-quality wheated bourbon that embodies the signature characteristics of this unique style.

This bundle showcases two prominent "wheated" bourbons from Heaven Hill Distillery, both with ties to a fascinating historical lineage. The Old Fitzgerald brand has a storied past dating back to 1870, originally produced by John E. Fitzgerald in Frankfort, Kentucky, and gaining renown for its unique pot still distillation method in its early days. It was one of the few bourbons permitted to distill for medicinal purposes during Prohibition, which helped it survive those challenging years. Crucially, the brand was later acquired by the legendary Julian P. "Pappy" Van Winkle Sr., who introduced the "whisper of wheat" to the original recipe, substituting wheat for the more traditional rye in the mash bill. This change imparted a distinctive softer, rounder profile. Old Fitzgerald was produced at the famous Stitzel-Weller Distillery until its closure in 1992. In 1999, Heaven Hill acquired the Old Fitzgerald brand, along with aging stocks of wheated bourbon, and continues to produce it at their Bernheim Distillery in Louisville. The Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series, of which the 9 Year Old is a part, honors this rich history with its specific aging requirements and elegant packaging.

Larceny Small Batch Bourbon is an extension of the Old Fitzgerald legacy, also produced by Heaven Hill and inheriting the tradition of using wheat as the secondary grain in its mash bill. The name "Larceny" draws inspiration from the intriguing tale of John E. Fitzgerald himself, who, as a treasury agent, was rumored to have "larceny" in his heart by having a particular fondness for "thieving" choice barrels of whiskey under his care. Larceny Bourbon is crafted as a true small batch expression, with barrels selected from specific rickhouse locations to achieve its distinct six-year-old taste profile. Heaven Hills philosophy behind Larceny is to create an approachable yet complex wheated bourbon that embodies the softer, sweeter characteristics derived from the wheat. By using more wheat than many of its competitors, Larceny aims for a particularly smooth and rounded character. Both Old Fitzgerald and Larceny are testaments to Heaven Hills commitment to producing high-quality wheated bourbons, building upon a rich historical foundation while appealing to modern palates.