Distillery: Old Forester (Brown-Forman)
Region: Kentucky, USA
Age Statement: No age statement (at least 4 years, as per Bottled-in-Bond requirements)
Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
Proof & ABV: 100 Proof (50% ABV)
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Robust caramel with layers of vanilla, dark fruit, and mature oak.
- Palate: Rich vanilla and roasted coffee complemented by spiced dark fruit and mature oak. Mouth-filling and intense.
- Finish: Deep notes of fruit, spice, and oak with lingering dark caramel and vanilla.
Production & Aging:
Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond honors the U.S. Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. It adheres to the act's standards, requiring aging in a federally bonded warehouse for at least four years, production during one distillation season, and bottling at 100 proof.
Distinctive Characteristics:
Known for its robust and intense caramel profile, this bourbon offers rich vanilla, roasted coffee, spiced dark fruit, and mature oak, delivering a bold, mouth-filling experience.
Ideal Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat to appreciate its full complexity or use it as the base for classic cocktails like a Sazerac.