Old Forester Classic 86 Proof
Bourbon
Old Forester // Kentucky, USA
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).
This Kentucky Straight Bourbon is made from a mash bill of 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley. This 86-proof bourbon is the brand's entry level product.
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). This Kentucky Straight Bourbon is made from a mash bill of 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley. This 86-proof bourbon is the brand's entry level product.
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Cost
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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."
Added by
Rob Morton
Score
85