Old Forester 1920 Bourbon

Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon is a nod to a pivotal moment in American whiskey history, hailing from Louisville, Kentucky. It’s part of the Old Forester Whiskey Row series, each expression celebrating a different era of the brand's long story. Old Forester itself is an old classic, first introduced in 1870 by George Garvin Brown, and holds the distinction of being the first bourbon sold exclusively in sealed bottles and the only bourbon continuously sold by the same company before, during, and after Prohibition. During Prohibition, Old Forester was one of only six distilleries in Kentucky granted a permit to continue bottling bourbon for medicinal purposes. The 1920 expression is bottled at 115 proof, reflecting the likely barrel proof of whiskey at that time, as the "angel's share" would have concentrated the spirit from its 100-proof entry point. This particular bourbon offers a taste of that historical production style.

Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style brings a robust 115 proof to your home bar, offering rich notes of dark cherry, chocolate, and maple syrup, with a hint of spice. This bourbon shines in classic cocktails like an Old Fashioned, where its bold character stands up beautifully, but it also makes a surprisingly approachable highball.

Old Forester 1920 greets you with an intense medley of cherry preserves, dark chocolate, and maple syrup, underpinned by seasoned oak. The palate is a rich tapestry of dark caramel, malt nuttiness, and sweet graham cracker, warmed by peppercorn and a hint of cedar. Its finish is long and smoky, reminiscent of toasted marshmallow and chocolate.