Old Fitzgerald 6 Year Old 1960s / Stitzel-Weller

Old Fitzgerald 6 Year Old (1960s)  Stitzel-Weller Distillery

Step back in time with the Old Fitzgerald 6 Year Old (1960s) / Stitzel-Weller  an extraordinary bourbon from one of Kentucky’s most legendary distilleries. Distilled and bottled during the golden age of American whiskey, this rare bottle captures the artistry, depth, and legacy of Stitzel-Weller, the same distillery that shaped brands like Pappy Van Winkle.

Renowned for its smooth, wheated mash bill and classic character, this 1960s Old Fitzgerald offers a window into bourbon’s past  a time before mass production, when each barrel was crafted with precision and patience.

Old Fitzgerald 6 Year Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Rich amber with glowing copper hues

• Nose: Sweet vanilla, caramel, and old oak with subtle notes of baking spice and dried fruit

• Palate: Velvety and full-bodied, featuring layers of honey, toffee, and soft wheat spice balanced by mature oak tones

• Finish: Exceptionally smooth, long, and elegant with lingering sweetness and vintage complexity

Old Fitzgerald 6 Year The Legacy of Stitzel-Weller

The Stitzel-Weller Distillery, founded in 1935 by Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle Sr., is revered as one of the greatest names in bourbon history. Its unique wheated mash bill set the foundation for some of the most collectible and sought-after bourbons ever made.

The Old Fitzgerald 6 Year Old from the 1960s represents this legacy at its finest  a true pre-Pappy era masterpiece, bottled long before the bourbon boom made these expressions nearly impossible to find.

Product Details

• Brand: Old Fitzgerald

• Distillery: Stitzel-Weller, Louisville, Kentucky

• Age: 6 Years . Old Fitzgerald 6 Year

• Era: 1960s Bottling

• Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

• Bottle Size: 750ml

• Mash Bill: Wheated bourbon (corn, wheat, malted barley)

A Collector’s Treasure

Few bottles embody bourbon heritage like Old Fitzgerald 6 Year Old (1960s). Every pour is a piece of whiskey history  smooth, complex, and irreplaceable. With the Stitzel-Weller name behind it, this bottle is a must-have for serious collectors and enthusiasts seeking the roots of America’s finest whiskey tradition.

Own a legend. Sip history.

A Rare Taste of Bourbon History