How old is Forester bourbon?

Old Forester 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky In 1870, Old Forester became America’s First Bottled Bourbon. Five generations and nearly 150 years later, Old Forester continues to deliver an award winning, genuine, Kentucky Bourbon Whisky experience.

What is the best Old Forester bourbon?

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• 88.40. Old Forester 2004 – Birthday Bourbon.
• 88.25. Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky.
• 87.40. Old Forester Signature 100 Proof.
• 87.38. Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style.
• 87.00. Old Forester 2001 – Birthday Bourbon.

What company owns Old Forester?

Brown-Forman
Old Forester is part of a famous family. Old Forester is owned by Brown-Forman — co-founded by Garvin Brown and his friend George Forman. Brown-Forman is now one of the world’s largest spirits companies, owning many other major spirits brands, including Jack Daniel’s and Woodford Reserve.

Why does Old Forester spell Whisky?

In 1870, George Garvin Brown, founder of Old Forester, created the first bottled bourbon. Bottled and sealed, his signature guaranteed quality. But why does Old Forester call it whisky? In the Irish spelling, “whiskey” includes an extra ‘e’ whereas the Scottish spelling excludes the ‘e’.

What is the mash bill for Old Forester?

A historic recipe, acquired in 1940 by Owsley Brown I, Old Forester Rye features a mash bill of 65% Rye, 20% Malted Barley, and 15% Corn. Such a high proportion of barley allows for a fully natural fermentation process, forgoing the need for artificial enzymes commonly found in high rye mash bills.

How much is a bottle of Old Forester bourbon?

Not exactly a budget bourbon anymore as it creeps into the $30 range, Old Forester Signature will be an introductory bourbon to a lot of people, or an everyday bourbon to more seasoned drinkers.

Do they still make Old Forester whiskey?

Old Forester was one of only a hand-full of companies given a permit to sell and manufacture whiskey during Prohibition and the only one still in the whiskey business today.

Why is Maker’s Mark spelled Whisky?

Maker’s Mark chooses the Scottish way to spell whisky, even though it’s an all-American bourbon through and through. So why we do we spell whisky without the “e” at Maker’s Mark? The Samuels decided to pay homage to their Scottish-Irish heritage.

What Bourbons does Old Forester make?

• Old Forester 2021 Birthday Bourbon. Learn more.
• The 117 Series: High Angels’ Share. Learn more.
• Old Forester President’s Choice Bourbon. Learn more.
• Old Forester Single Barrel 100 Proof.
• Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Proof.
• Old Forester Single Barrel Rye.
• Old Forester 2021 Birthday Bourbon.
• The 117 Series: High Angels’ Share.

What is the #1 bourbon?

The overall best Bourbon of 2021: Pappy Van Winkle’s 23 Year Family Reserve (95.6 proof) The best value Bourbon of 2021: Old Forester Signature Bourbon (100 proof).

What kind of Bourbon is Old Forester straight?

Old Forester Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky, 43-57.5% Alc./Vol., Old Forester Mint Julep Cocktail, 30% Alc./Vol. Old Forester Distilling Company at Louisville in Kentucky. OLD FORESTER is a registered trademark. “AMERICA’S FIRST BOTTLED BOURBON’ is a trademark.

Who is the manufacturer of Old Forester whiskey?

Old Forester is a brand of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey produced by the Brown-Forman Corporation.

Where did John Brown Make Old Forester whiskey?

To produce his Old Forester product, Brown would initially purchase whiskies from distillers such as John Atherton and Ben Mattingly, and blend them together. In 1902, he then purchased Mattingly’s distillery in the town of Saint Mary in Marion County, Kentucky.

When was the first bottle of Old Forester made?

Old Forester. Old Forester is a brand of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey produced by the Brown-Forman Corporation. It is officially the longest running Bourbon on the market today (approximately 145 years as of 2016), and was the first bourbon sold exclusively in sealed bottles. It was first bottled and marketed in 1870 by…