We’re lastly tucking into the second and ultimate launch of Previous Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond from 2025, which as normal shipped late — in mid-December, although technically that’s nonetheless “Fall 2025.” As a refresher, Previous Fitz bonded releases can vary in age wildly, from 8 to 19 years (to this point), however most of the extra notable releases are fairly younger. At 11 years previous Fall 2025 isn’t the newborn of the group, nevertheless it’s nonetheless fairly a spring hen.
Let’s test it out.
Previous Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 11 Years Previous Fall 2025 Version Assessment
A really nice, buttery nostril kicks issues off right here, notes of banana dominating a contemporary and nearly tropical character. The aromas turn into peachy at occasions because it develops. With time in glass, the barrel takes extra of a central place, folding in a really barely gritty texture that focuses on aromas of burnt marshmallows, vanilla, and baking spices. The mix of fruit and barrel-driven sweetness is kind of enchanting, and nearly too approachable.
The identical components drive the assault on the palate, which is large with banana, caramel, and vanilla components. Once more there’s a delicate charriness that develops when you sit with the whiskey for a bit, with some stunning hints of maple creating additional down the road. There’s a wealthy vein of chocolate syrup right here, hinting at raisins and molasses at occasions, with mild notes of toasted almond and coconut rising nearer the end.
All informed, that is Previous Fitz at its lightest and most effusive, a delicate whiskey that may please a crowd but in addition reward the affected person, introspective drinker handsomely.
100 proof.
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