Old Forester 1870 Original Batch

Not bad, kind of like Lethal Weapon 3.

Spicy and indulgent. Very tasty

Quick cinnamon finish that mellows. Notes of vanilla on the nose.

Clove notes spice up a medley of citrus fruits. All softened with a delicate sweet floral honeysuckle character. Taste of baking spices flow into a citrus-fruit mix and shortbread sweetness. Finish is soft with lingering fruit and spice character

Old Forester = old reliable. Still that same woody profile, slight hug.

This was one of the tastings on a recent trip to the distillery. Unfortunately, it reminded me of why I am not a fan of Old Forester. The samples were set out about the time the tour started so they had a half hour to open. I just can't get past the banana on the nose. That's unfair as in all other respects I liked the bourbon. The palate is first rate with vanilla, caramel and dark fruit. The 1910 as another story. No banana. I bought a bottle and wrote a separate review earlier.