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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
September 19, 2017 (edited June 7, 2018)
This is the most recent and most critically acclaimed release of Old Forester's Whiskey Row series, which is the catchall name for the brand's upscale offerings. Each bottle is named after a year and meant to convey some sense of the style of that time period -- in this case, this bourbon is meant to channel the spirit of powerful, Prohibition-era cask strength bourbons produced for "medicinal" purposes. I wasn't a fan of Old Forester 1897, but this bottle may be the single best regularly available (i.e., not limited edition or seasonal release) bourbon out there. Old Forester 1920, like life, is like a box of chocolates. Sometimes the chocolate combines with cherry or fruit paste fillings, sometimes with caramel, sometimes with star anise and some woodier flavors. You never know what you're going to get (last Gump joke, I promise). Chocolate and vanilla, ssswwwiiirrrlll (for those Orange Is the New Black fans out there). It's dark, rich, and powerful, like a sweet milk stout. I'm surprised they don't release this as a limited edition. It's better than Booker's or Stagg Jr. and, at $60-65, it's pricey but good value for money.
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I agree. Too pricey but awesome.
I absolutely love this one - quite possibly my favorite bourbon. Great review!
Great review. Consider my interest piqued. I think I'll put this one on my Add To Cart list when compiling my next online order. Cheers.
@Camardicus -- thanks, man!
Nice review!