Old Forester Single Barrel Bourbon Barrel Strength

‘Westshore Lost Barrel 6yr,’ neck pour N: Spiced, almost jammy apple butter. Cinnamon. Wet oak. Pretty classic bourbon, but certainly deep and rich T: toasty, warm. Not overwhelming, given the proof. Sweet tones of caramel mix with more subtle notes of almond. H: readily apparent, strong, fades quickly After a drop of water N: a bit more floral, cinnamon and allspice remain T: more nutty, cinnamon and butter. almond, gingerbread H: later onset, burns slower, quick finish Overall this is a high flavor, moderate complexity bourbon. The flavor matches the proof, although it drinks easily for 134. I did appreciate a drop or two of water, which didn’t so much tone down the heat as bring out some other, although still traditional flavors. 8/10

131.4 there is a heat but this bottle is winner, this is a great bottle to sit back, sip and enjoy!

I am normally indifferent on Old Forester, but upon trying this bottle at my brother's house I felt I needed to review it. Nose is sweet brown sugar, but at 130 proof there is definitely some ethanol coming through. After allowing some setting time this lightens, but is still present. First sip is a flavor explosion. I am surprised this is an OF bottle. Maybe this is why people chase the Birthday bottles all over. Caramel and brown sugar are on overload on the front end. There is some intense cinnamon heat in the middle that peaks and then starts to fade. The finish builds off the cinnamon and brings some soft vanilla notes. Interestingly this one is hot in the middle, but there is almost no heat going down. Overall this is a really great bottle. I would not chase an OF product, but I will gladly buy one of these on the spot. From the sound of things this will be more limited as a single barrel so it may not be out there everywhere. Grab one if you see it and you will be glad you did!

AMAZING! Brown sugar and spices for days!