Old Forester Single Barrel Bourbon Barrel Strength

I realize it can be silly rating a single barrel since I will probably never have it again, but this one honestly was one of the best bourbons I have ever had. It was like vanilla birthday cake. Really rich and I felt like the flavor just lingered for hours after having it.

This particular bottle is a barrel pick "Fortune Favors the Bold". On the nose it's sweet and spicy. Cherry and vanilla with corn and char. On the palate it's a much more rich 1920 Prohibition. It's viscous and rich like a spiked cherry coke, where the warming heat takes the place of the fizz accompanied by charred oak. The finish is long and enjoyable with a long Kentucky hug ending with unmistakable barrel notes.

The ethanol nose (fumes!) could choke a donkey, but it when it hits your lips, swirls around your mouth and down your throat the beautiful flavors burst through the gaseous cloud of ethanol and making everything okay in the world.

4-4.25 range. Solid store pic.