Old Forester 1897 Bottled In Bond

Woody flavor. Smell is low ethanol and reminiscent of pencil shavings, haha.

Lots of alcohol at first, but after resting ten minutes the scents of bananas and butterscotch shine through, with a few faint notes of oak. On the palate the butterscotch melts to a vanilla note that hits the tongue first, with some sweet berries following, ending in a hint of spice that rounds out the flavor. A thick, full (but not sticky) mouthfeel sets up the foundation for a lasting finish that takes nearly a minute to unfold fully. Excellent balance, and an especially tasty pour for those who are already Old Forester fans.

Fairly full taste and relatively low ethanol smell. Might even prefer this to Eagle Rare.

Obligatory. Just missing something.

very smooth and great