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Old Forester Bourbon
(0.75l, 43%)
Price:
$22.99
$22.99
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Old Forester is what it is, and that’s why it works.
Old Forrester 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.
If Old Forrester had a resume, it would be a full one — “Best Bourbon Under 10 YO,” “Double Gold Medal,” “Best Bourbon 2012,” “94 points,” and so on. It has garnered all of those accolades by being true to what it is. And what it is is a traditional Rye-forward Bourbon made in much the same way as it has been for generations and bottled at a respectable 43% ABV without any marketing flimflam or artificial ingredient trickery. It’s a real Straight Kentucky Bourbon made from day one for real people who like real cocktails. And you just got to love that, right?
Smartass Corner: Woodford is the “Official Bourbon” and its sister brand Old Forrester is the part of the “Official Mint Julep Cocktail” during the famous Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs racetrack.
Old Forrester 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.
If Old Forrester had a resume, it would be a full one — “Best Bourbon Under 10 YO,” “Double Gold Medal,” “Best Bourbon 2012,” “94 points,” and so on. It has garnered all of those accolades by being true to what it is. And what it is is a traditional Rye-forward Bourbon made in much the same way as it has been for generations and bottled at a respectable 43% ABV without any marketing flimflam or artificial ingredient trickery. It’s a real Straight Kentucky Bourbon made from day one for real people who like real cocktails. And you just got to love that, right?
Smartass Corner: Woodford is the “Official Bourbon” and its sister brand Old Forrester is the part of the “Official Mint Julep Cocktail” during the famous Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs racetrack.
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Category
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StyleBourbon Whiskey
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RegionKentucky
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CountryUnited States
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Alcohol43%
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Distillery
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AgeNAS
Flavor Spiral™
About The Flavor Spiral
spicy
cherry
pralines
chocolate
pecan
sweet
mint
jam
pie
What does Old Forester Bourbon taste like?
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Old Forester Bourbon 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 Bourbon 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
Bourbon must be made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn.
Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color Dark
Amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Buttered toast with cherry jam, pecan pie, and popcorn
Flavour / Taste / Palate
Roasted pralines with more cherry, baking spice, and a dash of chocolate
Finish
Smooth and even with spice on the back palate
Amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Buttered toast with cherry jam, pecan pie, and popcorn
Flavour / Taste / Palate
Roasted pralines with more cherry, baking spice, and a dash of chocolate
Finish
Smooth and even with spice on the back palate
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Ratings & Reviews
Daniel,
Pralines, cherries and a hint of marzipan along with a bit of vanilla. A long lingering flavor. I am biased though, I like everything Old Forester builds! I buy the 50%, 100 proof when it's on sale. A reasonably priced go-to for sure.
Laura,
Fantastic flavor profile especially for the price. Easy drinking, much smoother than some higher priced bottles I didn’t like as well.
guest,
Good bourbon, not the most exciting flavor profile but still a solid pour. Can be a little dry but is great on the rocks in my opinion.
Gary,
Cherry comes through strong in the nose. Sweet on the lips, woody and nutty on the back of the tongue. I like it with a splash of branch to mellow the spice. Solid bourbon for rocks or cocktails.
Russell,
Not Good
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