With all the bourbons they put out, it's a wonder that the rye is the first Old Forester product I've owned. It's a fairly new addition to their lineup. Not much else to say so let's check it out.
Nose: Caramel, apple, black pepper. Clove, nutmeg, and allspice. Brown sugar and black licorice. Pumpernickel. Tobacco.
Palate: Heaps of spice. Cinnamon, black pepper, clove, and nutmeg. Oak as well. Walnut and caramel. Brown sugar and cola. Mint chocolate and fudge. Apple and vanilla.
Finish: Pistachio and mint chocolate. Brown sugar and apple. Cinnamon, black pepper, clove, nutmeg, and allspice. Long finish.
I've settled at a 4.25. The nose is solid, although not too complex. The palate and finish are delicious though ever-so-slightly boozy if you sip before it has a chance to open up. Overall, the whiskey is very good.
Probably around a 3.75 good. But then factor in that it's $27 for a quality, 100-proof rye and you've got yourself an amazing value. Hence the half-star bump.
I've already tasted a couple OF bourbons over the years. After working halfway through this bottle, I'm convinced it's high-time to dip into their bourbon selection. Looking forward to it.
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@Whiskey_Hound the best part is that there is no hunting involved and they even go on sale!
@ctbeck11 @BDanner @Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington Thanks for the insight guys! I've been long overdue for a bottle of the Prohibition Style. It's been on my radar for years. I'll add 1910 and 1897 to that list
@Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington nice. You’ve inspired me to check out the 1897. I’ve had the 1910 & the 1920. Both were very good. Very tempted to stop on the way home from work and grab a bottle.
@Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington Nice comparison. I’ve only tried 1920 from the Whiskey Row series. The other three are on my list to review soon.
Like @BDanner and @ctbeck11 the 1920 is another world (closer to a barrel proof Elijah Craig or fruitier Bookers) whereas their 1897 is closer to Buffalo Trace or even Rock Hill Farms and 1920 is like a WR double oak with broader palate and longer finish with more char
The Brown Foreman Bourbon profile is not really in my wheelhouse, but the OF Rye definitely hits the sweet spot. My favorite OF product until I tried the 1920.
I was sipping on some OF1920 tonight. Definitely recommend incorporating that into your OF bourbon exploration. It’s not sexy, but it never disappoints.