Harry in WashDC Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 The HH press release is here - https://heavenhill.com/detail/302 IIRC, lots of us figured Old Fitz was being cannibalized to launch Larceny, and the Old Fitz offerings sort of dwindled away around here. According to an email I got this AM, HH will be resurrecting Old Fitz BIB with semiannual releases. It will be in a special decanter, be about 11 years old, and have a $110 MSRP. Sort of makes me want to kick myself now. Four years ago, I was in a store that had 12 of them on the shelf for $99 each, and I passed. Now that I think about it, that $110 may be OK; time value of money, inflation, and likely more age on the upcoming LEs than on the BIBs that used to be everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 There is a thread about that here: What did you see on the shelf four years ago for $99? Old Fitz BIB (not the new 11 year old decanter version) is still on the shelf accross the river in Illinois for ~$20/750 and ~$35/1.75 although I am seeing a lot less of it. I have an open 1.75 and one in the bunker so I'm probably gonna be content with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, Clueby said: There is a thread about that here: What did you see on the shelf four years ago for $99? Old Fitz BIB (not the new 11 year old decanter version) is still on the shelf accross the river in Illinois for ~$20/750 and ~$35/1.75 although I am seeing a lot less of it. I have an open 1.75 and one in the bunker so I'm probably gonna be content with that. What I saw was the traditional BIB 750s. Local stores haven't carried Old Fitz for years although the Montgomery County MD stores (run by the county) used to . I think they've even cut back on the 80 proof. RE that other thread - Thanks. Missed that when I "searched". FUTURE POSTERS! Please post about the new decanter Old Fitz on that other thread. THX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledInBond Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 That press release was from February. Has anyone heard anything more specific on the release timing yet? I’ll be in KY for the Derby which might be about right since they said they would be bottling this in April, but if they release it at the gift shop I might need to send one of my in-laws there for an earlier attempt....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canarse Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Bump. Has anyone seen any of this on the shelf, or even behind the shelf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledInBond Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 5 hours ago, Canarse said: Bump. Has anyone seen any of this on the shelf, or even behind the shelf? Since they didn’t mention anything about distribution yet, I’m assuming that this at least initially will be gift shop only. That wouldn’t be surprising the way Heaven Hill has done other realeases as gift shop only (or seriously limited outside of the gift shop) like WHH, HHSS, EW23, EW12, or the EC “grenades”. I’ll be in KY so I’m hoping it might be in the gift shop by then, but who knows, haven’t seen any other hints yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canarse Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 2 hours ago, BottledInBond said: Since they didn’t mention anything about distribution yet, I’m assuming that this at least initially will be gift shop only. That wouldn’t be surprising the way Heaven Hill has done other realeases as gift shop only (or seriously limited outside of the gift shop) like WHH, HHSS, EW23, EW12, or the EC “grenades”. I’ll be in KY so I’m hoping it might be in the gift shop by then, but who knows, haven’t seen any other hints yet I went digging into the articles around the press release and it said it would be bottled in April 2018. So, I think getting it on the shelves in the same month might be asking a bit much. I would find it odd that they would make such a splash with the press release and the article they send monthly to everyone if it was just going to be available in the gift shop, but maybe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledInBond Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 FYI, I spoke with someone at Heaven Hill, who told me that they started shipping this last week, and it would be available in some states on shelves as of today. They said it won’t be in the Heritage Center gift shop for a week or more, although he said they were trying t see if they could get some in by this weekend because of it being Derby. I asked if the release was only to limited states and he said it was technically available to all states but it depended on if the distributors had picked it up and they had gotten state approval or not so it won’t necessarily make it to every state. I don’t know if I feel encouraged or discouraged after that conversation but at least it is some info. Happy hunting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$helby Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Picked up a bottle today from a state abc store. $117.65 tax included. I like the nose and although the initial taste seems a bit harsh it mellows out and finish is smooth. Glad I bought one but not sure I like it enough to repeat at this price point. Very cool looking decanter and well labeled. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDanner Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 4 hours ago, $helby said: Picked up a bottle today from a state abc store. $117.65 tax included. I like the nose and although the initial taste seems a bit harsh it mellows out and finish is smooth. Glad I bought one but not sure I like it enough to repeat at this price point. Very cool looking decanter and well labeled. That bottle is a beaut... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Got a call today from my LS (not Binnys) that it came in Chicagoland area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Ok, ok - I'm really weak! Old Fitz 11yr BiB in its beautiful decanter hit Beantown stores last week - prices all over the place up to $149.99. BUT, I got one for $89.99 OTD - at that price, I need another nice decanter right? Will open her up when I get the SA Big Level close to the bottom. I'm really, really weak! Can we get the emojis to work again, please? I need to express my sorrow, regret, and smiling eyes in my posts . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Yeah, the bottle is really nice in person, but its appearance seems a bit top heavy. I still like the WTMK bottles as the classiest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeTerp Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 This finally reached Virginia today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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