Old Forester 1924 Bourbon Review
Old Forester’s longstanding mashbill is 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malted barley. But the mashbill chosen for 1924 is 79% corn, 11% rye and 10% malted barley. It also was fermented with a unique yeast strain.
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Changing of the Guard at Ireland’s Midleton Distillery
Master Blender Billy Leighton’s recent decision to step aside from day to day work at Irish Distillers gave his longtime apprentice the dream job of… Read More
Never Say Die Bourbon: A Whiskey with a Back Story
The stories behind the whiskies we drink are almost as enjoyable as the whiskies, and the story behind Never Say Die Bourbon is an intriguing… Read More
NEW RELEASE: Old Forester 117 Series “Scotch Cask Finish”
This week, Old Forester (Louisville, debuted the newest release in its 117 series – Scotch Cask Finish, a 93-proof liquid that honors George Garvin Brown’s Scottish heritage. This limited-edition bottle celebrates Brown’s Gaelic roots with the sherry and wine barrels sourced and matured from the protected Speyside region around the River Spey in northeastern Scotland. […]
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Old Forester Unveils New Product in 117 Series: Scotch Cask Finish
Old Forester 117 Series: Scotch Cask Finish is bottled at 93-proof and is available starting today (December 12) at the retail shop at Old Forester Distilling Co. and at select Kentucky stores. The suggested retail price is $59.99
The Spirited Chef Takes on Whisky & Food
One of the highlights of this week’s New Brunswick Spirits Festival was the food and whisky pairings created by The Spirited Chef, Taylore Darnell. She… Read More
Old Forester Releases its Rarest Bottle Ever in its 150th Anniversary Offering
For even more heritage on this limited run product, the decanter is packaged with wood recovered from the fire at Old Forester on Whiskey Row in 2015, and the bottle design is inspired by the Old Forester history holiday decanters from the ‘50s and ‘60s created by Raymond Lowey.
Melissa Rift to have a say in Old Forester Birthday in 2024
Like a child celebrating its own birthday, Old Forester Birthday’s proof and age jump around a lot. The 2019 release was 11 years old with a proof of 105 (it remains one of my favorites, plus, I got to taste its brutish dump strength of 150 proof), while 2020’s age dropped to 10 years and 98 proof.
Old Forester 100 Proof Bourbon Review
Old Forester 100 Proof Bourbon, one of their flagship whiskeys, is distilled from the standard Old Fo’ mash bill of 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley and it’s aged around 4 years. So, what’s it like? Read our full review to find out!
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Old Forester Announced 2023 Birthday Bourbon Release and Sweepstakes
Brown-Forman brand Old Forester has announced the 2023 release of their highly-coveted Birthday Bourbon. New this year is that in addition to bottles being available throughout the country, there will also be national sweepstakes running August 24…