Behind the Scenes at a Spirits Competition
Ever wanted to find out how a spirits competition works? This week, we’ll take you inside the recent American Craft Spirits Association’s annual judging of… Read More
Old Forester
Old Forester 2024 Birthday Bourbon Review
On the nose, there is every classic Old Forester aroma: a little acetone and banana, citrus peel and deeply charred oak. Juicy Fruit Gum is all over this, as are surprises like a chocolate-coated cream-filled donut, candy bar (nougat and milk chocolate), nutmeg and cocoa powder.
Old Forester 117 Series, Rum Finish Review
Outside a faint tropical fruit note, the nose isn’t recognizable as Old Forester. I’ll be fair: Its aromas are solid: light and floral and slightly candied. Then, it moves to sherried notes like golden raisins, honey and baking spices.
The 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge
September is National Bourbon Heritage Month, and the folks at Bourbon & Banter have a unique challenge every September. They want Bourbon lovers to taste… Read More
Woodinville Whiskey Marks 15 Years
Washington’s Woodinville Whiskey is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, and hundreds of people lined up this weekend to get first crack at the distillery’s… Read More
Old Forester Has A Birthday Bourbon
Old Forester has released a Birthday Bourbon at their Old Forester distillery in Louisville, Kentucky and will be holding a national sweepstakes for the chance to purchase one of the bottles. Old Forester releases Birthday Bourbon every year on September 2 in honor of founder George Garvin Brown’s birthday [though bottles will not be available […]
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Old Forester Announces Birthday Bourbon 2024: 12 Years Old, and 107 Proof
This year the bourbon is 12 years old and 107 proof – and consumers can earn the opportunity to purchase this rare bottle via a national sweepstakes.
NEW RELEASE: Old Forester BIRTHDAY BOURBON, 12 Years Aged. There’s a Sweeps.
Old Forester just announced the highly-anticipated return of its most coveted expression, Birthday Bourbon. This year the bourbon is 12 years old and 107 proof – and consumers can earn the opportunity to purchase this rare bottle via a national sweepstakes. Quick Facts Hand-selected by Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris and Master Taster Melissa Rift, […]
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Old Forester Offers 117 Rum Finish Bourbon
Old Forester has unveiled a limited release from their experimental 117 Series dubbed Old Forester 117 Series: Rum Finish, which was placed in casks that had previously held rum for a minimum of four years, lending it notes of rich tropical fruit and coconut. Old Forester 117 Series: Rum Finish was finished in the aforementioned […]
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New Life for Dallas Dhu
Speyside’s Dallas Dhu has been a historic site since it closed in 1983, left intact the way workers left it on the final day of… Read More