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Old Forester 100 Proof Bourbon
Bourbon
Old Forester // Kentucky, USA
Old Forester 100 Proof Bourbon is part of Brown-Forman’s historic lineup, a brand first introduced in 1870 as one of the first bourbons sold exclusively in sealed bottles.
The name is often linked to a doctor who prescribed whiskey for medicinal purposes, though the signature on each bottle belongs to founder George Garvin Brown.
Old Forester 100 Proof Bourbon is part of Brown-Forman’s historic lineup, a brand first introduced in 1870 as one of the first bourbons sold exclusively in sealed bottles. The name is often linked to a doctor who prescribed whiskey for medicinal purposes, though the signature on each bottle belongs to founder George Garvin Brown. It is bottled at 100 proof and is also available in an 86 proof version.
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ageNAS
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Cost
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abv50.0
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BourbonProduced anywhere in USA; Mash bill of at least 51% corn; aged in new, charred oak containers.
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Cask Typenew, charred American oak
Tasting Notes
"The initial nose boasts a powerful whiff of alcohol that fades to yeasty bread. Given a little time to breathe, the scent of crème brûlée, brown sugar, and woody floor wax make themselves known. Taste starts off with minty bitterness and chocolate, like an Andes Mint made with dark chocolate. Vanilla and oak appear shortly thereafter, followed by dryness, wood, and fire from the high proof. The finish is warm and lingers, giving off a rye spiciness, though not particularly long. This is a business bourbon with little in the way of subtlety but an excellent reflection of Brown-Forman's urban setting."
Added by
Keith Allison
Score
88