Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Old Fitzgerald / Stitzel-Weller
Expression	Very Very Old Fitzgerald 12 Year
Distilled	Fall 1955
Bottled	Fall 1967
Type	Wheated Bourbon
Proof	86
Age Statement	12 Years
Format	4/5 Quart
Export	Italian release
Packaging	Includes case and bag
Distillate	100% Stitzel-Weller

Buy Very Very Old Fitzgerald 12 Year Bourbon Online – 1967 Italian Export

The Very Very Old Fitzgerald 12 Year Bourbon (1967, Italian Export) is one of the most important Stitzel-Weller bourbons ever released. Collectors who want to buy Very Very Old Fitzgerald online or secure vintage Stitzel-Weller bottles value this release because it contains 100% Pappy-era distillate from the legendary Fall 1955 production season. Moreover, this edition offers exceptional historical significance, unmatched flavor purity, and extremely rare export packaging.

A True Stitzel-Weller Masterpiece (Fall 1955 Distillation)

Stitzel-Weller produced many great bourbons, yet the Very Old Fitzgerald line stood at the top of their portfolio from the late 1940s through the early 1980s. This 12-year “Very Very Old” expression showcases Pappy Van Winkle’s signature wheated profile at peak maturity. Additionally, the Italian export format adds another layer of rarity, making it one of the most collectible Old Fitzgerald variants.

This specific bottling was barreled in Fall 1955 and bottled in Fall 1967. Because it carries the 4/5 quart format and original 86-proof Italian import label, it appeals to advanced collectors who track export variants and early global distribution.

Historic Legal Change Behind This Release

Before 1958, bourbon aged past 8 years could not legally carry the “Bottled-in-Bond” label. However, the law changed that year, which allowed Old Fitzgerald and other distilleries to release 10-, 12-, 15- and even 18-year-old expressions. Consequently, this 12-year 1967 Italian export bottling represents the earliest period in which longer-aged bonded bourbons could be produced.

Tasting Profile & Character

Aroma

Warm caramel, wheat sweetness, dried fruit, antique oak, and baking spices.

Palate

Rich caramelized sugar, soft wheat, toasted oak, and vintage barrel depth typical of 1950s Stitzel-Weller.

Finish

Long, elegant, and silky, with layered oak tones and subtle sweetness.

Collector Value

Collectors searching to buy Very Very Old Fitzgerald online or acquire vintage Stitzel-Weller bottles consider this one of the most desirable mid-century bourbon releases. Its Pappy-era heritage, 1955 distillation, and export presentation make it a centerpiece for high-end bourbon collections. Furthermore, Italian export bottles consistently show strong appreciation in the secondary market. Explore more rare bourbons in our collection: Rare Bourbon Collection

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