Old Forester 150th Anniversary Batch 1

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Size750mL Proof125.6 (62.8% ABV) *Please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary
A small batch release to celebrate the the 150th anniversary of George Garvin Brown selling the first bottled bourbon. Bottled at 62.8% ABV, this is the richest and fruitiest of the three batches. A delicacy for all the whiskey geeks.
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About Old Forester 150th Anniversary Batch 1

In 2020, Old Forester 150th Anniversary Bourbon Batch 01 was released to celebrate the 150th anniversary of George Garvin Brown selling the first bottled bourbon in 1870. Master Distiller Chris Morris selected 150 barrels for bottling and Master Taster Jackie Zykan headed the tasting group that batched three bourbons, released in three small batches. Each of them unfiltered and bottled at batch strength, Batch 01 consists of 46 barrels and it’s bottled at 62.8% ABV. The richest and fruitiest of the three batches, Batch 01 is packed with dark flavors on the nose and on the palate alike – expect aromas of dark brown sugar and fruit scents as well as flavors of rich, deep caramel mingling with char and smoke. This is a delicacy for the whiskey geeks out there.

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About Old Forester

During the late 19th century, an overwhelming number of distilleries throughout the United States were still not aging their whiskey. As a result, some retailers would add juices and syrups to sweeten the whiskey, while others would add acid and tobacco to give their whiskey its signature amber hue.

In 1870, George Garvin Brown — a young pharmaceuticals salesman from Kentucky — saw the need for a consistently high-quality whiskey that would remain unadulterated after distillation. After saving $5,500, Brown and his brother formed J.T.S. Brown & Bro. and began batching barrels of bourbon from reputable Louisville distilleries for a consistent flavor profile that would become Old Forester. Unlike other bourbon producers at the time, Brown bottled his bourbon in sealed glass bottles to ensure authenticity and quality, making Old Forester the first bottled bourbon on the market. Since its introduction in 1870, Old Forester has been on the market continuously, even during Prohibition, when it continued to be sold for medicinal purposes. It is the only bourbon continuously distilled and marketed by the founding family before, during, and after Prohibition.

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The nose greets with dark aromas of brown sugar, chocolate and fruits like black cherry. The palate is rich and syrupy with notes of deep caramel, char and smoke. The finish is long and pleasant.
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