🥃 DadDimes on the Rocks —Season 6, Episode 11: Old Fitzgerald Bourbon Review

🥃 DadDimes on the Rocks —Season 6, Episode 11: Old Fitzgerald Bourbon Review

From Dad Dimes by Dad Dimes

June 24, 2026 · 1h 28m · Season 6 · Episode 11

About this episode

This episode reviews Old Fitzgerald Bourbon, highlighting its heritage and tasting notes.

On this episode of DadDimes on the Rocks , we pour a bourbon that represents heritage, craftsmanship, and one of the most respected wheated whiskey traditions in Kentucky — Old Fitzgerald Bourbon . With roots dating back to the late 1800s, Old Fitzgerald has earned its place among bourbon royalty, delivering a smooth and refined profile that continues to captivate whiskey enthusiasts generation after generation. From the moment the bottle is opened, Old Fitzgerald announces itself with elegance rather than intensity. The nose offers rich aromas of honey, vanilla custard, and caramelized sugar, layered with baked apples, cinnamon, and soft oak. As the whiskey opens up, subtle notes of toasted nuts, butterscotch, and delicate floral sweetness emerge, creating a beautifully inviting experience. The palate showcases exactly why wheated bourbons have developed such a devoted following. Creamy vanilla, brown sugar, and toffee lead the way before transitioning into flavors of fresh baked bread, light fruit, and seasoned oak. The wheat in the mash bill softens the spice profile, allowing the sweetness and texture to take center stage while maintaining exceptional balance and complexity…

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