If you like Woodford, WT101, Four Roses SB, Elijah Craig SB, Makers Mark, or Petrol, this is not for you. With this entry proof, the angel’s share (evaporation in the barrel during aging) created a 115 proof whiskey after maturation. It’s ultimately up to the consumers to decide whether it’s just a marketing play, or truly something more. To terminate your account, login to your account, go to the “settings page”, and follow the termination instructions]. Based on a single barrel I tasted at Louisville retailer, there’s a clear sense of dark fruit, especially cherry, that becomes stewed with dark winter spices on the nose with a good dose of dry tobacco in an old cedar box that’s wrapped up in old leather.

Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style - Ratings and reviews

Any investment and purchase made, or action(s) taken based upon (information in) the Service may and will involve significant risk (such as, but not limited to loss, total loss). I use this mostly for mixing since I’ve got other more expensive choices, but it’s very nice straight as well. There is some drying oak, but overall it doesn’t get in the way of anything because of a thick layer of syrup that seems to keep it in check. There’s a touch of dried firewood that slowly expands to encompass ground cinnamon, tarragon, and thyme.But with such high acclaim going to bottles like Old Forester 1920, 1910 and their new 100 proof Rye, there seems to be an opportunity for some of that really good distillate to make its way into here. The first sip has a gentle bite with an initial burn which quickly subsides to lingering warmth and there’s the sensation of ripe blueberries as well. While these half-bottles are going to be harder to find, they’re stellar whiskies that really drive home the beauty of the brand’s warehouses full of whisky.

Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon - Breaking Bourbon

The mash bill is mid-range rye with 18 percent next to 72 percent corn and a final ten percent malted barley (the same bill for all their bourbon). The end holds onto the spice but focuses more on anise (and maybe fennel) while the caramel and spice attach to sticky tobacco with a warming end. Disputes that cannot be settled over multiple drams of whisky shall be solely submitted to the court of Amsterdam, The Netherlands unless mandatory applicable law provides otherwise.

Colorwise, the Old Forester bourbon has a warm and clear amber and copper balance that shines in the light. Through one of these permits, Old Forester continued to be produced as medicinal whiskey on Louisville’s famed Whiskey Row. The juice is aged in a fairly heavily charred oak barrel for an undisclosed amount of time (the youngest barrel is likely older than four years). I’ve been a fan of Old Forester Signature, and 1920 Prohibition Style bourbon is has a similar flavor profile but much stronger. Based on last year’s release, this whisky opens with a salted caramel apple nose that edges towards apple saltwater taffy with a creamy layer of spicy dark chocolate and a touch of orange blossoms.

Old Forester 1920 Review [In Depth] - The Whiskey Shelf

Adam previously considered this expression way back in 2017; read that review if you’d care to hear his thoughts on it.The mid-palate has an old cigar box feel to it that dries everything out from the cherry to the vanilla, creating a sort of thin pecan cookie vibe with dry spice, tobacco, and berries in the mix. For some, the word conjures images of large houses, luxurious cars, and bank accounts boasting multiple commas. This one ticks off all the boxes: it sips elegantly neat, tastes great in a highball and plays well with juices and other cocktail modifiers. Old Forester 1920 at first releases fragrant and alcohol-soaked maraschino cherries, brown sugar, and apple pie spices with a healthy dose of musty corn, dough, and wood that cover my nostrils. She used to work as a bar manager in Paris and is a self-taught mixologist whose passion for crafting unique cocktails led her to create Liquor Laboratory.