Old Forester 150th Anniversary Bourbon (Batch 03)

The best of the anniversary batches. Some chocolate and nuttiness. I kind of find the base old forester profile kind of nasty though. Similar banana note as jack daniels but also that unpleasant cough syrupiness.

Subtle nose considering it’s proof—barrel oak base with caramel overtone, light on cherry compared to typical OF BIB. Tight but deep palette leading with brown sugar dropping into a kentucky hug, spice ends quickly though for a long barrel finish. 2nd nosing is greater sweetnes. 2nd tasting is more complex with flavors typically reserved for aged bourbons. Really good, buy it if you see it, don’t hunt for it or pay secondary.

Well done Not 100% my flavor profile but a definite buy at or close to retail Nose is slightly muted Palate is mouth filling Finish is nice and long but drinks slightly hot