Old Forester 1870 Original Batch

I like Old Forester and I’d say this is okay at best. It’s what I would imagine the child of Speyside (think Glenfiddich 12) met Old Forester 86 and had a baby. It’s fine, don’t love that I paid $46 for it but I’ll survive.

Decent bourbon. Behind OF 1910,1920,statesman for me. Oak, corn, honey with spicy rye finish.

The nose is pleasant with fruity notes and just a touch of ethanol. The palate has that same fruity or fruit cake note that many Old Forester offerings present, but there is also some toasted caramel too. There's a bit of cinnamon spice, too. The oak is subtle and there's a touch of bitterness on the finish. Just like my first impression of the nose, my summation of this one is pleasant. Nothing special, just pleasant.

Honey, maple, oak, sweet and smooth with a long spicy rye finish.