Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style

Sweet, dark fruit nose. Perfectly sweet with moderate wood and heat. Mouthfeel is not oily and thick, but not thin either. Part of me wonders how well I’d do trying to pick this one out in a blind tasting vs. the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection bottles. I suppose that says a lot.

Dynamite stuff.

Overall: The best of the Whiskey Row Series from Old Forester. About as good as the hype machine Birthday Bourbon. For a 115 proof, this is quite smooth, and a decent value for $50-$60. Add it to your bar. It’s not complex, but pretty balanced and a good pour served neat. Color: dark gold. Picked up some nice char despite being in the ballpark of 4 years old. No sediment, most likely chill filtered. Nose: lots of spice, some vanilla, cherries. The rye is forward but not overpowering. Taste: Spice on the front, cherries and black pepper on the back. Not a whole lot of heat. Finish: Pretty long. Dry, cherries and figs in the back of the throat. Very nice.

Top notch, full flavored bourbon. One of my favorites!!!