Bourbon

Old Forester 1870

Old Forester · Kentucky, USA

Review and tasting notes

A tribute bottling built around the brand's original 1870s formula.

Key facts

• Category: Bourbon
• Distillery: Old Forester
• Region: Kentucky, USA
• ABV / Proof: 45% · 90 proof
• Age: None stated (barreled at 125 entry proof)
• Typical price: $45-55

Tasting profile

• Nose: Clove, citrus fruits (orange, grapefruit, blood orange), honeysuckle
• Palate: Baking spices (clove, cinnamon, nutmeg), citrus-fruit mix, shortbread sweetness
• Finish: Soft, lingering fruit and spice
• Best for: The first release in the Whiskey Row Series — a fruity, approachable tribute to the brand's original batching process