Old Forester Bourbon Whisky, 70cl

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The Whiskey Row series includes the 1870 Original Batch, 1897 Bottled in Bond, and 1910 Old Fine Whisky (double barreled like Woodford Reserve Double Oaked). It combines the subtle palate thickness with the sharp orange and honey finish to elevate the cocktail to a new dimension. Knob Creek Single Barrel is one of my longtime personal favorites and one of the best “values” on the market, while Old Forester 1920 is a newer bourbon from the highly regarded Whiskey Row series, aimed at recreating bourbons from various periods. Bottled at 95 proof and wearing no age statement, the only thing that Statesman seems to have going for it is that the bottle’s label is unique among the whiskey row series, which all have a somewhat bland white paper label.

Old Forester Statesman Review - Bourbon Culture Old Forester Statesman Review - Bourbon Culture

There’s a slight oxidative nose that isn’t unpleasant, but that probably comes from its medicinal origins. It is no middle-of-the-road experience, but it offers a great base to build up more complex flavors. It’s also a Brown Forman product (the same makers of Jack Daniels) which means most self-described whiskey snobs think they’re too good for it. The taste takes that lemon and layers it into a very vanilla and butter-forward shortbread with a dusting of raw sugar that leads towards an eggnog spice mix. The Volstead Act of 1920 which initiated Prohibition in the USA granted permits to six distillers in Kentucky to continue to bottle bourbon for medicinal purposes.Berries really drive this nose with raspberries in cream next to blackberry compote, Luxardo cherries, and a touch of cranberry bread with walnuts, plenty of spice, and a moist, buttery, vanilla-laden cake vibe. I agree with Ted in that a little bit of water or an ice cube added to the drink really opens it up and pulls those sweet notes out. We may terminate or temporarily suspend your account to protect you, ourselves or our partners from (suspected) identity theft or other (suspected) fraudulent (e. The barrels are all hand-selected from the hottest corners of the warehouse and small-batched to create a deep character and bold presence. The mid-palate brings back that citrus before going all-in on the brown spices and black pepper with a warm end that’s accented by dry cedar.

Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Review - Bourbon Inspector Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Review - Bourbon Inspector

So, similar to the previous two releases, 1920 Prohibition Style reflects the style of whiskey that would have been distilled and bottled by Brown-Forman during Prohibition. Old Forester 1920 and 1910 is the brand’s way to offer consumers the taste of their way through their history. Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond is the brand’s throwback bottle that celebrates the 1897 act that brought the world bottled-in-bond whisky.The Old Forester 1920 and 1910 used a similar mash bill ratio: 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley.

Old Forester Bourbon Whiskey | Master of Malt Old Forester Bourbon Whiskey | Master of Malt

Both are nearly cask strength bourbons from historic distillers, Knob Creek from Jim Beam and Old Forester from Brown Forman, that cater to bourbon lovers. Old Forester 1920 Prohibition style bourbon is easily my favorite expression of the Whiskey Row Series. Further, you shall not circumvent, remove, alter, deactivate, degrade or thwart any of the content protections, decompile, reverse engineer or disassemble the Service and any software related to or used in or by the Service.The taste complimented the nose with light florals and plummy fruit next to a touch of cherry syrup-soaked cedar planks and a bushel of dark spices.

Old Forester 1920 vs 1910 Bourbon: Which is Better? (2023) Old Forester 1920 vs 1910 Bourbon: Which is Better? (2023)

While most distilleries shuttered during Prohibition, Brown-Forman received a federal license to continue making Old Forester for medicinal purposes. I need to really concentrate on this one (which I like) to tease out the individual aromatic nuances.After initial maturation in new oak barrels, Old Forester 1910 is dumped in heavily charred, lightly toasted barrels for second maturation, which is quite noticeable in tasting notes. Palate: Starts quite sweet with caramel and maple syrup, though swiftly develops intense oak-y elements and hints of pine resin. If you want to have a taste of how people would have enjoyed bourbons in the 1800s, the robust versatility of the Old Forester bourbon is the closest you’ll get to an answer. Sweetness comes from the bakery: pecan pie, chocolate cream and rich vanilla, with a little vanilla taffy, brown sugar and a nutty chocolate covered toffee thrown in for good measure. The Old Forester 1920 features a green tag on top of the bottle, the founder’s signature, and its alcohol-proof.