Old Forester Classic 86 Proof is made in the same classic style originated by founder George Garvin Brown in 1870, with a higher rye content that gives it a uniquely full, rich, genuine character. Made to the original mash bill of 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malted barley. Old Forester is twice-distilled, first in a column still, then again using a thumper still. The new whiskey is transferred to new oak barrels and matured for a minimum of 2 years in a specially designed rickhouse. Reddish burnt orange. Rich vanilla and chocolate caramel, complex and mature soft fruit medley with hints of citrus and traces of malt; adding water, fruit notes explode into mature oak. Complex, sharp, dry chocolate-cocoa swings into sweet, sappy oak flavours, with grain and hay notes, hints of fruit linger in the background. The finish is sweet, light then quickly drying.
Key Flavours
Oak
Vanilla
Serve
Old Forester Classic is unchanged since its creation - a full-bodied rye rich, full of flavour and smooth on the finish. Best served neat or with a splash of water.
Process
Old Forester is made from a mash of corn, rye and malted barley. Grains are milled and mashed, then fermented with a yeast strain grown at the distillery. Following this the grains are twice distilled and then matured in new American oak casks.
People
Created by George Garvin Brown, Old Forester is named after Dr. William Forrester. George used to seal his whiskey in glass bottles and signed each bottle to ensure authenticity and quality.
Place
The Old Forester distillery is located in Louisville Kentucky. After founding J.T.S. Brown & Bro. Distillery, George used to guarantee consistency by blending his bourbon from three nearby distilleries: Mattingly, Mellwood, and Atherton.
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Product Specification
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ColourN/A
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CountryUnited States of America
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RegionKentucky
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ClosureScrew cap
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SKUE03764NV
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Alcohol %43%
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Unit Volume70cl
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VeganYes
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VegetarianYes