Tours and tasting information can be found at OldForester. I would definitely recommend it while in town. It is a surprise for me too, as I find myself more often in agreement with your reviews. George Garvin Brown became sole owner by 1902, and although Brown-Forman is now a publicly traded company on the , the Brown family still controls more than 70% of the as of 2010. It does seem to be a blue collar whiskey and well I am a blue collar guy. It is not the smoothest but has a nice quality to it. At 100 proof, it plays beautifully in cocktails, but also stands up boldly on its own.
All over the web folks have been talking about how great it is and some have even sat down with to gush about it. Old Forester is the longest running bourbon brand on the market and was the first bourbon sold exclusively in sealed bottles. Each with its own unique flavor and you have to test it the correct way which they will explain to you how that works. The rye is there and it tells you so, like a cheaper Woodford in that regard. This stuff is raw, woody, and with a healthy flare of burn on it. The first thing I do when I read your reviews on a bottle I have tried is give it a grade for myself then I scroll to the bottom and see what you did.
My favorite bourbon was the 1910. Nose Black pepper, citrus fruit, vanilla, caramel, and candied peaches. This whiskey has been getting a lot of buzz lately. I definitely recommend this tour to Kentuckians and out-of-towners alike. I like to find a pint of whiskey that comes in a plastic bottle to stuff in my backpack when i go backpacking in the mountains. Their family is synonymous with not only liquor, but philanthropy, public service, and civic leadership.
We bought tickets to the tour. When in Louisville, I've made an effort to check out some of the different distilleries in town and surrounding areas. Liter glass bottle of Old Forester Type Manufacturer Country of origin , United States 43. Review The nose on Old Forester is pretty standard for a. I have a real issue with this system as far as the bartenders. Overall I enjoy this bourbon.
He has conducted various bourbon and whiskey tastings in cities across the country, and consulted for multiple national labels. My question is: do you know the age of Old Forester? Old Forester 1920 hits my tongue with dark and rich dried oranges, caramel, and corn, mingling with the brighter alcohol flavors. With a splash of water, the fruit notes become juicier, the mouthfeel pleasantly heavier and spice notes emerge. Old Forester Bourbon is adored for its spicy, cherry, pralines and chocolate flavor notes. I was a bit early, but they made me aware of who my guide was going to be and that the bar was available if I wanted to have a drink or two before the tour. Until began in 1920, Old Forester was the leading brand produced by Brown's company. In any case, thank you for your great reviews! The variety and complexity of rye is super interesting.
God has given us bourbon. The more mellow alcohol allows me the let the whiskey settle in my mouth so I can explore it further without roasting my entire mouth. I have to also chime in…this is by far the best expression from old forester I have had in a long time, including birthday bourbon and the rest of the whiskey row series, I would like to note that sometimes whiskey samples bottles turn out a different product than the actual. With this nearly fixed, and a rich palate and respectable depth, Old Forester Signature now provides a solid pour at a great price point. The location is their original building from 1800's which is really cool. .
We recently received a request via comments on one of the Budget Bourbon Battle Royale posts asking us to tackle two additional lower-cost whiskeys. Wow — color me surprised! Oh, and did I mention free caramel popcorn? The bar was so personable that we learned April's summer punch receipt and she even gave a little bit of her magic strawberry syrup to the kids for their free lemonade lemon water. The tour ends in the gift shop of course, lol and there are plenty of trinkets to purchase to remind you of your visit. This blended bourbon uses three barrels of hooch for an exceptional flavor profile of clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, citrus fruit and shortbread. In October 1910, a fire caused the bottling line to be shut down for an indefinite period of time. This was a fantastic distillery tour.
Old Forester 1920, at 57. Brown-Forman states that a total of 120 barrels were distilled on May 15, 2008 and aged on the second floor of Warehouse I. Old Forester 86 and 100 proof bourbons have struggled with this for many years. You can tell they take mass amounts of pride in what they do. Even at over 57% alcohol, Old Forester 1920 is still fairly reserved, allowing me to actually taste what it has to offer. I guess it goes to show that not all bourbon fans are looking for the next high dollar limited release unicorn bottle, and many want a good, attainable, affordable bottle they can find regularly. While it is pretty standard to have a whisky tasting at the end of the tour, I feel that the tasting offered by Old Forester is more informative and modern than some of the competing distilleries in the area Ahem.
During the period from 1920 to 1933, it was one of only 10 brands authorized for lawful production for medicinal purposes. He is married with two daughters, and lives in east Louisville. Wow, I have to agree with Freddy above! And most importantly of all, it's in a position to make a name for itself, by providing its competition with quality counterpoint. I found it to be a little strange but not really off-putting, kind has an old-timey vibe? No medicine taste to me. This Bourbon is carefully distilled at Old Forester distillery, United States. My daily drinker for last 5 years. I highly recommend Old Forester if your in Louisville.