"If you ranked the best bourbons available, offerings from Old Forester would likely dominate the list. Through Brown-Forman distillery, the brand has been building its legacy with painstakingly crafted bourbon since 1870. In fact, we can even thank Old Forester for the fact bourbon is bottled because its founder, George Garvin Brown, was the first to do so. There are more than a few stellar whiskies in Old Forester's portfolio that are worthwhile for any bourbon enthusiast to explore,"
"Thanks to the way whiskey starts to evaporate in barrels - AKA the "angels' share" - Old Forester's hit 115. The 115-proof, or 57.5% ABV, whiskey is stronger than most of Old Forester's repertoire. The alcohol bolsters the flavor profile with warmth but not burn, highlighting toffee, caramel, vanilla, oak, dark chocolate, and coriander notes. It's a beautifully balanced bourbon that retails for about $66."
Old Forester, distilled through Brown-Forman since 1870, pioneered bottling bourbon and built a legacy of well-crafted whiskeys. The lineup includes many standout expressions with distinct profiles and good value. The Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style commemorates the year Prohibition began and reflects the era's restrictions: distilleries that operated produced medicinal whiskey at 100 proof, but evaporation in barrels resulted in an actual 115 proof. At 57.5% ABV, the 1920 expression offers warmth without harsh burn and presents toffee, caramel, vanilla, oak, dark chocolate, and coriander notes in a balanced profile at an accessible retail price.
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