Old Forester 100 Proof Bourbon

I keep trying Brown Foreman stuff and hoping it'll finally click for me. This is definitely an upgrade from the 86proof. The nose hits you with cherry, coconut, oak shellac and Sherwin Williams latex paint. It's an odd note, similar to the smells of a brand new or freshly painted home. The flavor pretty much mimics the nose. Cherry and coconut, vanilla and that latex paint note. Lots of spice and a hot, slightly astringent finish. A splash or a large cube of ice brings some more oak to the mix and adds some leather, but oddly doesn't really tame the heat. In the words of Randy Jackson, "It was just a'right for me, Dog". Possible I'll purchase again, but not likely.

3.5 Stars