Cornmuse
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
September 17, 2020 (edited December 19, 2020)
I've not had a lot of Old Forester expressions. A few years ago I had a OF Birthday bourbon at a restaurant, and I think I tried a couple of their more ordinary expressions at some events. I know I've never had a bottle of Old Forester bourbon in my cabinet, though I did have a bottle of OF rye that I thought was kind of okay. It's going to be fun exploring their full range.
This is a pretty well-known juice, so I won't bore you with the details. The nose hits me as a slightly brighter and fruitier version of the Cherry cola that I got from the Chattanooga 111. There's definitely indication of the proof with a sharp ethanol note.
The taste is sweet up front with a spicy body and warm finish. It's got a good silky mouth feel.
This drinks a little hot and isn't quite as well integrated as WTRB or KCsib. Still, I can see why it has its adherents. This is a solid bourbon. It may not be the best value bottle out there, but it's certainly a contender for an ethusiast's shelf space.
3.75/5 and I'd happily drink this again. I may even spring for another bottle.
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@WhiskeyLonghorn thanks. that jives w what I've heard. i think I'll just rest the line for a while
I liked the 1910 but found it a bit thin on the palate. It has a gentler proof than this one, and more chocolate notes. A good drop, and different from this one.
Coming back to this expression after a few months, I think I got it right in the original review but the fact remains that OF1920 isn't really growing on me. Not sure why, but this just isn't floating my boat. Should I try the 1910?