Back
- Help
- About
- Contact us
- Partnerships
- Careers
- Terms & Conditions
- Shipping & Returns
- Refund Policy
- Privacy Policy
- Press
- Blog
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
(0.75l, 45%)
Price:
$47.99
$47.99
Price, Shipping & Taxes may vary by state and will be recalculated at checkout.
Authenticity Guaranteed
We guarantee every product we sell is authentic.
Free Shipping
Flaviar Members get free shipping on their orders.
Buyer Protection
Money-back guarantee if things go wrong.
Old George Brown himself would be proud.
Old Forester has about as much tradition as you can get in a Bourbon. It is a single brand of Bourbon that has been continuously available for 145 years — most of that time from the same family of craftsmen at the same distillery. Interestingly, it was the first Bourbon to be available exclusively in sealed glass bottles. There was a lot of nefarious re-bottling and dilution going on and this was a way to ensure quality and integrity. Today it is owned by Brown-Forman, available in eight different varieties and is a sister Bourbon to Woodford Reserve.
Old Forester was created by George Gavin Brown in 1870. He employed a technique that is fairly common these days — but was rare back then — of combining Whiskey lots from different batches and distilleries to craft a more consistent flavor. Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Bourbon follows that formula by blending barrels from different batches and warehouses in the Old Forest inventory. Again, the object is to create a consistent flavor profile. And the judges agree — it received a rare Double Gold medal at the SFWSC in 2015 and high points ranking at the international competitions.
Old Forester has about as much tradition as you can get in a Bourbon. It is a single brand of Bourbon that has been continuously available for 145 years — most of that time from the same family of craftsmen at the same distillery. Interestingly, it was the first Bourbon to be available exclusively in sealed glass bottles. There was a lot of nefarious re-bottling and dilution going on and this was a way to ensure quality and integrity. Today it is owned by Brown-Forman, available in eight different varieties and is a sister Bourbon to Woodford Reserve.
Old Forester was created by George Gavin Brown in 1870. He employed a technique that is fairly common these days — but was rare back then — of combining Whiskey lots from different batches and distilleries to craft a more consistent flavor. Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Bourbon follows that formula by blending barrels from different batches and warehouses in the Old Forest inventory. Again, the object is to create a consistent flavor profile. And the judges agree — it received a rare Double Gold medal at the SFWSC in 2015 and high points ranking at the international competitions.
-
Category
-
StyleStraight Bourbon Whiskey
-
RegionKentucky
-
CountryUnited States
-
Alcohol45%
-
Distillery
-
AgeNAS
Flavor Spiral™
About The Flavor Spiral
spicy
clove
biscuit
grapefruit
orange zest
honeysuckle
zesty
dried fruit
sweet
What does Old Forester 1870 Original Batch taste like?
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Old Forester 1870 Original Batch and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Old Forester 1870 Original Batch and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
Dog Dogson's
Smartass
Corner
Corner
Whisky or Whiskey? The spelling differs geographically. In Scotland and some other parts of the world distilleries usually spell it Whisky; in Ireland and USA they spell it Whiskey.
Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Warm bronze.
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Honeysuckle, grapefruit and cloves.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Pumpkin spice, biscuits and orange zest.
Finish
Soft with a light spice.
Warm bronze.
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Honeysuckle, grapefruit and cloves.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Pumpkin spice, biscuits and orange zest.
Finish
Soft with a light spice.
More drinks we think you'll like
$38.99
$57.99
Ratings & Reviews
Charles,
"What will you have?" Asked the tender at the speakeasy themed bar I stopped into in 2016. "I have always been a beer guy" I began to answer. "Well you're going to be drinking (hard alcohol) tonight!" The bartender replied to his surprisingly rhetorical question. 1870 was one of the five whiskeys tbe bartender "forced upon me" the
I didn't know it
Robert,
Nose: caramel, oak, vanilla, brown sugar. Taste: brown sugar, oak, buttery, spice, light coffee. My first Old Forester and I liked it. Has a lot of flavors going for it. Really interested in stepping up to the 1920 for the higher proof and complexity.
Robert,
Nose: caramel, oak, vanilla, brown sugar. Taste: brown sugar, oak, buttery, spice, light coffee. My first Old Forester and I liked it. Has a lot of flavors going for it. Really interested in stepping up to the 1920 for the higher proof and complexity.
Scott,
too sweet, lingering mouth feel.
Paul,
Smooth. Tastes like what you expect a bourbon to taste like.
Bourbon Goes to Hollywood
>>>
Ghosts and Spirits of Bourbon Distilleries
>>>
6 Reasons Why Going to the Craft Spirits Celebration was the Only Right Thing to Do
>>>
Bourbon Bucket List: Bottles Your Home Bar Needs
>>>
5 Cities with Bourbon Bars Worth Going Through Airport Security
>>>
The Coolest New American Whiskeys To Try
>>>
It's Time to Get Schooled In Reading Bourbon Labels
>>>
Bourbon 101
>>>
Going Home: Old Forester Opens on Whiskey Row
>>>
Keep Yourself Warm This Winter With Bourbon & Rye
>>>
5 Derby Day Cocktails That Bring a Bit of Louisville to You
>>>
