Heritage
Old Forester Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 100 Proof (50% ABV, 750 ml) is a distinguished expression from one of America’s most historic distilleries, showcasing the depth and individuality of a single hand-selected barrel. Each barrel is chosen for its superior character, ensuring a bourbon that embodies both the brand’s rich heritage and the artistry of true Kentucky whiskey-making.
Crafted from a proprietary mash bill and matured in new charred American oak, this bourbon delivers the bold structure and authenticity that define Old Forester. Bottled at 100 proof, it strikes the perfect balance between intensity and smoothness, preserving the barrel’s unique personality while honoring the distillery’s 150-year legacy of uncompromising quality.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Tasting Notes Classic, brawny Old Forester at bottled-in-bond strength feel—caramel corn, vanilla bean, and brown sugar up front, rolling into orange oil, red apple, and cherry cobbler. Mid-palate brings toasted oak, roasted peanut, and cocoa nib with waves of baking spice—cinnamon, clove, nutmeg—and a hint of sweet pipe tobacco. The finish is long and warm with toffee, citrus peel, and a clean charry snap.
Food Pairings Built for bold, sweet-savory plates: char-kissed ribeye with herb butter, maple-glazed pork belly, or hot-honey fried chicken. It loves smoke—Texas brisket, St. Louis ribs, and grilled salmon with brown-sugar bourbon glaze. Sides like skillet cornbread, sweet-potato mash, and roasted carrots with pecans sing. Cheese allies include aged Gouda, clothbound cheddar, and creamy blue; for dessert, 70–85% dark chocolate, pecan pie, brûléed orange bread pudding, or salted-caramel brownies.
Craftsmanship
Old Forester is one of Kentucky’s most historic and enduring bourbon brands, recognized as the first bourbon to be sold exclusively in sealed bottles. Founded in 1870 by George Garvin Brown, the brand was built on a commitment to quality and consistency — ensuring that every consumer received whiskey exactly as it left the distillery.
Old Forester also holds the unique distinction of being the only bourbon continuously produced before, during, and after Prohibition, maintaining production under a government license for medicinal whiskey. This unbroken legacy gives it a level of authenticity few brands can match.
Today, Old Forester remains under the stewardship of Brown-Forman, still guided by the same family that founded it. The brand continues to combine heritage with innovation, offering expressions that range from smooth, approachable bourbons to bold single-barrel and limited-edition releases. Known for its rich depth, craftsmanship, and integrity, Old Forester stands as a timeless symbol of Kentucky bourbon tradition.
