Old Forester 1897 Bottled In Bond

Rough finish, menthol

Good; the fruitiest flavored bourbon I've had so far. Has a slightly medicinal taste.

Quick thoughts on this one. I can't help but compare it to it's non bonded sibling Old Forester 100. I get some of the same notes, but slightly less fruity and a little more oak. It's got a bit more punch too. This is a nice bourbon, but I'm not sure it's good enough to justify being twice the price of OF 100.

Nose: caramel, ripe fruits, vanilla, a bit of floral oak Palate: salted caramel, sweet cherry and berry, vanilla bean, leather, a touch of spicy cinnamon Finish: caramel, maraschino cherries, vanilla, baking spices with oak and cherry lingering pleasantly Within the whiskey row series the 1897 gets lost behind the double oaked 1910 and high proof 1920 despite being a flavorful easy to drink bourbon, there just isn't anything that stands out, especially given the price point of all of the old Forester whiskey row series that approaches some single barrel offerings.

Super smooth sipper neat or with a few drops. Hints of vanilla and brown sugar, a little heat on the end. I have yet to find another bourbon with this great velvety/oily texture and mouthfeel. 01/02/2022 Sip (neat) - after taste of banana / bread