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10 years. Bottled 1971. Stitzel-Weller production. Old Fitzgerald 1849 — the same vintage year as the Prime Decanter Rip Van Winkle also in the collection, now over 55 years from original bottling and from the final year of Van Winkle family ownership of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery.
The Van Winkle family sold Stitzel-Weller in 1972. The 1971 vintage bottling in standard flask format is the more accessible companion to the 1971 Prime Decanter Rip Van Winkle also in stock — the same production year, the same distillery, but in the standard Old Fitzgerald 1849 packaging versus the premium Prime Decanter presentation. Together they offer a within-year comparison of two different 1971 Stitzel-Weller presentations.
Specs
- Distillery: Stitzel-Weller Distillery, Shively, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Wheated
- Distilled: circa 1961
- Bottled: 1971
- Age: 10 years
- Production era: Stitzel-Weller — final year of Van Winkle family ownership
- Size: 750ml
Browse all rare spirits at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does this compare to the 1971 Prime Decanter also in stock? Same production year, same distillery — different presentation. The Prime Decanter is the premium packaging tier with the Rip Van Winkle label; this 1849 flask is the standard presentation. Together a within-year comparison of two 1971 Stitzel-Weller formats.
- Is the 1971 Stitzel-Weller 1849 still available? Yes — available now.
Description
10 years. Bottled 1971. Stitzel-Weller production. Old Fitzgerald 1849 — the same vintage year as the Prime Decanter Rip Van Winkle also in the collection, now over 55 years from original bottling and from the final year of Van Winkle family ownership of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery.
The Van Winkle family sold Stitzel-Weller in 1972. The 1971 vintage bottling in standard flask format is the more accessible companion to the 1971 Prime Decanter Rip Van Winkle also in stock — the same production year, the same distillery, but in the standard Old Fitzgerald 1849 packaging versus the premium Prime Decanter presentation. Together they offer a within-year comparison of two different 1971 Stitzel-Weller presentations.
Specs
- Distillery: Stitzel-Weller Distillery, Shively, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Wheated
- Distilled: circa 1961
- Bottled: 1971
- Age: 10 years
- Production era: Stitzel-Weller — final year of Van Winkle family ownership
- Size: 750ml
Browse all rare spirits at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does this compare to the 1971 Prime Decanter also in stock? Same production year, same distillery — different presentation. The Prime Decanter is the premium packaging tier with the Rip Van Winkle label; this 1849 flask is the standard presentation. Together a within-year comparison of two 1971 Stitzel-Weller formats.
- Is the 1971 Stitzel-Weller 1849 still available? Yes — available now.
