Old Forester Bourbon Whisky, 70cl

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While the hoarded masses reflexively gravitate towards the hype, like tourists to Times Square, they’re leaving some sensational liquids untouched on the shelf. Dark caramel coats layers of malt nuttiness and sweet graham cracker all warmed by green peppercorn and coriander spice brightened with a hint of cedar.

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

And if you’re a full-blown connoisseur you curse the fact that you can’t find them on shelves anymore. It's a weird little whiskey, a bourbon finished in Islay Scotch casks, so it's sort of sweet, sort of smoky, sort of saline. With the interesting details covered, it’s time to get to crack this whiskey, get to drinkin’ and see which is better: the story, or the whiskey.My justification for this is that 1920 is (as noted above) sufficiently expensive to be considered a generous gift, but not so pricy as to induce feelings of guilt in the recipient. Perhaps, that would explain why the Brown-Forman Corporation is one of the largest US-owned companies in the business of wines and spirits. Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Styel hits my tongue with dark and rich dried oranges, caramel, and corn, all mingling with the brighter alcohol flavors that are always there. If you prefer your bourbon neat, the Old Forester 86 proof is a standard Kentucky straight-up bourbon that offers a subtle spiciness. We may sell, license, transfer, assign or in any other way dispose of the Service (including Members) to any third party without any notification to you, e.

Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Whisky

The spice is tempered well by the fruit and sweetness, making this a solid sipper on the rocks or in an amazing Sazerac. After it settles (and it takes a while), I finally get the chance to savor some of 1920’s rich, sweet, and savory traits.The end is surprisingly long and leaves you with a spicy warmth and a touch more of that sweet corn and butter.

Old Forester 1920 Bourbon Review – Whiskey for the Ages Old Forester 1920 Bourbon Review – Whiskey for the Ages

The Old Forester bourbon is not only America’s first bottled bourbon, but it is also the longest bourbon to have been continuously distilled. Lesson learned for me at least (and maybe you’ll follow it too), if you’re looking for a bourbon and haven’t had either, try Knob Creek Single Barrel first.

sherry barrel matured, not a trace of peat and at 18yrs, it maintains a richness and balance of flavors.