Very Old Fitzgerald 1961 Bonded 8 Year Old 100 Proof / Stitzel-Weller
Very Old Fitzgerald 1961 Bonded 8 Year Old 100 Proof / Stitzel-Weller
Winning Bid: £1,551
(Reserve has been met) This lot currently has: 23 bids
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Lot:
Distillery:
Stitzel-Weller
Age:
8 Year Old
Vintage:
1961
Region:
Kentucky, USA
Bottler:
Official
Cask Type:
N/A
Bottled Strength:
100 US Proof
Bottle Size:
4/5 Quart
Distillery Status:
Closed
product Details
Very Old Fitzgerald 1961 Bonded 8 Year Old 100 Proof / Stitzel-Weller
This was distilled at the Stitzel-Weller distillery while it was still being run by the legendary Julian 'Pappy' Van Winkle, and bottled at the distillery by his son, Julian II in 1966. 'Pappy' had died the previous year, having handed him the reigns in 1964.
These Van Winkle era bottlings from Stitzel-Weller are incredibly sought after, making the "A Collector's Item" text that often appeared on the shoulder label a particularly astute piece of foresight.
Stitzel-Weller was eventually sold in 1972, with the Van Winkle family departing the business in the process.
The neck label has been personalised.
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Please note: Due to the various ages of bottles and their seals, condition of liquid is at the buyer's discretion and no claim can be lodged against failure/leakage in transit.
