Old Fitzgerald 25th Anniversary Straight Bourbon VVS 2024

The 25th Anniversary edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series — VVS 2024. Heaven Hill's wheated bourbon celebrating a quarter century of one of American whiskey's most beloved prestige programs. World's Best Bourbon winner.

The Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series launched as a twice-yearly prestige program — Spring and Fall releases, each documenting a specific distillation season and age in the characteristic diamond decanter. The 25th Anniversary VVS 2024 marks a quarter century of this program with a special commemorative release that carries the weight of the full series history.

VVS — Very Very Special — is a designation borrowed from the diamond clarity grading scale, connecting to the decanter's diamond-cut design. The VVS designation signals this as a special edition within the program: a 25th Anniversary release with presentation and liquid that reflects the milestone. This edition was named World's Best Bourbon, the highest distinction in international whiskey competition, adding extraordinary credential to the anniversary release.

Old Fitzgerald uses Heaven Hill's wheated bourbon mashbill — wheat as the secondary grain rather than rye, producing a softer, sweeter, more caramel-forward bourbon. The Bottled-in-Bond certification guarantees single season, single distillery production at exactly 100 proof. Together, the wheated mashbill and BiB certification produce one of the most provenance-transparent and character-consistent expressions in Heaven Hill's portfolio.

Specs

• Distillery: Heaven Hill Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky
• Style: Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Bottled-in-Bond
• Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
• Edition: 25th Anniversary VVS 2024
• Recognition: World's Best Bourbon
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What does VVS mean? Very Very Special — a designation borrowed from the diamond clarity grading scale (VVS = Very Very Slightly included, one of the highest clarity grades). The VVS name connects to the Old Fitzgerald decanter's diamond-cut design and signals this as a special edition above the standard program.
• What does World's Best Bourbon mean? The World's Best Bourbon designation is awarded at the World Whiskies Awards — the most prestigious international whisky competition. Winning this title positions the Old Fitzgerald 25th Anniversary VVS 2024 as the world's foremost bourbon in an internationally judged competition.
• How does the 25th Anniversary differ from standard BiB Decanter releases? Standard BiB Decanter releases are semi-annual (Spring and Fall) with specific age statements and distillation season documentation. The 25th Anniversary VVS is a special commemorative edition that celebrates the program's milestone with presentation and liquid reflecting the full quarter-century heritage.
• Is the 25th Anniversary VVS 2024 still available? Yes — available now. A rare find given the World's Best Bourbon recognition.