Old Forester Single Barrel Bourbon 90 Proof

This was an OHLQ pick from Ohio. I really like these for the price. You get the classic banana on the nose and the palate I get with all Brown Forman products. There was also some mineral notes with this one. My biggest complaint is the proof which leads to a short finish. This would be so good at 100 proof or higher. Can wait for their new single barrels. I would buy this at 40 bucks or less in a heartbeat.

Brandon Cross Liquors pick. Much tastier than the standard 86 or 100 proof OF.

Richmond Bourbon Karma pick

Cinnamon and cherry. Nice throat heat. Short finish though.

So much better than the 86 or 100 proof regular Old Forester offerings. Very smooth/balanced with plenty of popping flavors from start to finish.

N: A bit spicy early on, allspice and cinnamon. Sweet corn and floral notes. Cinnamon raisin bread. Boozy spearmint. P: Sweet and oaky. Almost gets to cornbread, but the oak and spice overpower the malt too soon. Heavy coating of caramel. Rich mouthfeel with a mild bitterness. Some tannic kick. Cinnamon and mint on the finish, which is medium length, but satisfying. Feels just barely under developed. You can see good bones, but the parts are greater than the sum in the end.