Robert_McKay
Old Forester Classic 86 Proof
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
November 25, 2022 (edited December 10, 2022)
This is, of course, an 86 proof bourbon - lower than I prefer, but I didn't have much money to spend when I bought this, and among the small bottles it was the only one I wanted to try. It was $11.49 for a pint. The mash bill is 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% barley. There's no age statement, but since it's a straight whisky it has to be at least four years old or an age statement would be mandatory. In the glass it's a "burnished" color, according to the chart I use.
NOSE: Caramel, butterscotch, vanilla, marshmallows, honey, honeysuckle, summer leaves (it doesn't actually smell like leaves, it's just that's what this note makes me think of ).
MOUTHFEEL: Thin.
TASTE: Watered down honey, orange, salt, brown sugar.
FINISH: Long, but it's just faint oak, a vague citrus note, and a warmth that lingers.
SUMMARY: This bourbon begins great, but the mouthfeel, taste, and finish are disappointing compared to the nose. It's not a bad bourbon - I like it - but it's not what the nose promises.
11.49
USD
per
Bottle
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