I'm on a mission to find really good, relatively low proof bourbons to add to my regular lineup. I love those higher proof yearly releases, but I can't drink them as regularly, and as much, as I want. So... First up is Old Forester 86. I've had my eye on it for a while, but you know how it is.... Color: Medium Copper-Amber Nose: Generally classic sweet Bourbon nose with caramel and hints of cola(!). Palate (drank with one ice cube): The mouthfeel is kinda light, but not wimpy, mind you. The cola from the nose returns — but as cherry cola!. I'll go even further snd say, Black Forest cake. It's not too sweet, not too spicy. As it's going down, you get a slight chest hug that fades quickly. This is not "complex" by the farthest stretch. But it's damn good, and I place it on par with other similarly -priced bottles like Old Granddad BiB, and Wild Turkey 101. Finish: Short with mild sugary leather. Out of the Old Forester stable, I've had the 1897, 1910, 1920... and now this. I don't think you can compare those "Whiskey Row" expressions with what is considered their "entry level" bottle. But for the price and overall flavor, it has won a spot on my bottom shelf. I will buy again.