Old Forester bottle

Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Old Forester

The first bottled bourbon.

Est. 1870Distiller-owned

The first bourbon sold exclusively in sealed glass bottles, introduced by George Garvin Brown in 1870.

Expressions

Proof, age, and what the glass gives up.

100 Proof Signature

100 proofKentucky Straight Bourbon

Bottled at 100 proof.

1920 Prohibition Style

115 proofKentucky Straight Bourbon

Part of the Whiskey Row series, bottled at barrel entry proof.

86 Proof

86 proofKentucky Straight Bourbon

The original expression of Brown-Forman's first brand.

Birthday Bourbon

Limited
98 proof12 yearsKentucky Straight Bourbon

Annual single-day-of-production release each September.

Old Forester 100 Proof

100 proofKentucky Straight Bourbon
Nose
Vanilla, orange, oak
Palate
Caramel, black pepper, dark fruit
Finish
Long, warm, spicy

Old Forester 117 Series

Limited
Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Old Forester 1870 Original Batch

90 proofKentucky Straight Bourbon
Nose
Apple, honey, light char
Palate
Sweet grain, orange, cinnamon
Finish
Medium, balanced

Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond

100 proofBottled in Bond
Nose
Dark chocolate, oak, cherry
Palate
Rich caramel, clove, tannic oak
Finish
Long, dry, spicy

Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky

93 proofKentucky Straight Bourbon
Nose
Toasted marshmallow, cocoa, coffee
Palate
Sweet caramel, toasted oak, spice
Finish
Long, rich, roasted

Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style

115 proofKentucky Straight Bourbon
Nose
Caramel, cocoa, dark cherry
Palate
Bold toffee, cinnamon, char
Finish
Very long, hot, sweet oak

Old Forester 86 Proof

86 proofKentucky Straight Bourbon
Nose
Sweet corn, light spice, apple
Palate
Caramel, banana, gentle rye
Finish
Short-medium, clean

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon

Limited
12 YearsKentucky Straight Bourbon

Old Forester Rye

100 proofStraight Rye
Nose
Herbal rye, citrus, black pepper
Palate
Spice, honey, mint
Finish
Crisp, medium, peppery

Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Proof

Limited
Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Old Forester Statesman

95 proofKentucky Straight Bourbon

Mash bill

Disclosed by the producer.

72%CORN
  • Corn72%
  • Rye18%
  • Malted barley10%

Officially published by Brown-Forman.

Same stills, different label

Other brands made at Brown-Forman Distillery (Shively).

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