Old Forester 86 Proof Bourbon
Bourbon
Old Forester // Kentucky, USA
Old Forester 86 Proof is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon made from a mash bill of 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley. Bottled at 86 proof, it serves as the brand’s entry-level expression.
The Old Forester brand was introduced in 1870 by George Garvin Brown and named for Dr. William Forrester, a customer of Brown’s (the second “r” was later dropped).
Old Forester 86 Proof is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon made from a mash bill of 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley. Bottled at 86 proof, it serves as the brand’s entry-level expression. The Old Forester brand was introduced in 1870 by George Garvin Brown and named for Dr. William Forrester, a customer of Brown’s (the second “r” was later dropped).
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abv43.0
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BourbonProduced anywhere in USA; Mash bill of at least 51% corn; aged in new, charred oak containers.
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Cask Typenew, charred American oak
Tasting Notes
"Nose shows dried apricots, barrel, molasses and corn. Cinnamon-dusted apricots, oak, leather and nutmeg show up on the palate. The finish is of medium length with burnt sugars coming to the front."