1963 Very Old Fitzgerald 8 Year Bottled-in-Bond, Stitzel-Weller
100 proof
8 years
Bourbon
Stitzel-Weller
$525–$600
Palate
Bold, well-pronounced flavors with genuine depth and complexity; characteristic waxy and oily mouthfeel; flavors coat the entire palate without the flatness sometimes found in older bottles.
Overall Score
4.7 / 5
A premium vintage Stitzel-Weller wheated bourbon with bold, layered flavors and exceptional complexity that stands as a benchmark example of why old Stitzel-Weller juice commands high collector prices.
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