Very Old Fitzgerald 12 Year Old 100 Proof 1951

Distilled in Fall 1951, bottled in Fall 1963 at Stitzel-Weller Distillery,♛ Wisconsin tax stamp adhered to the shoulder of the bottle, gold foil capsule showing signs or wear and oxidization, tax strip very slightly torn, original presentation case worn, includes two shot glasses and original red velvet bag

Old Fitzඣgerald was the flagship brand of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery, led by Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle. The whiskey came in a variety of ages. While under his management, 'Pappy' Van Winkle refused to bottle Old Fitzgerald at anything less than the domestic requirement of 100 Proof, set out by the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897. The Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 made it illegal to label any spirit bonded if it was aged past 8 Years. Thisཧ was changed in 1958. This 12 Year old bottling is one of the first releases at this age and Proof, becoming a catalyst for many others to follow.

1 bottle 4/5 quart (original presentation case)

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