Old Forester 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Old Forester · Brown-Forman Distillery
Old Forester 100 Proof is the quiet workhorse of the bourbon shelf — consistently well-made, generously proofed, and honest to its grain. It over-delivers at its price point and belongs in any serious home bar. A textbook example of patience in a production lineage that stretches back to 1870.
Nose
Ripe cherry and brown spices lead immediately, followed by a sturdy base of caramel and charred oak. A faint whiff of corn sweetness emerges as the glass opens up.
Palate
Medium-bodied with a satisfying grip. Butterscotch and vanilla carry the mid-palate while charred oak and a touch of leather provide structure. A pleasant rye spice prickles at the edges.
Finish
Moderate length with lingering oak char and a clean, slightly peppery close. The cherry note returns as an echo.
- Mash Bill
- 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
- Barrel Type
- New charred American oak
- Bottled in Bond
- No
- Single Barrel
- No
- Wheated
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
The Forester's Word — 2 oz Old Forester 100 · 0.75 oz sweet vermouth · 0.5 oz Luxardo maraschino liqueur · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · Stir over ice, strain into coupe, garnish with brandied cherry.
Food Pairing
Smoked pork ribs with a brown sugar glaze
Distilled at Brown-Forman's Louisville campus — America's oldest continuously sold bourbon brand, unbroken even through Prohibition thanks to a medicinal whiskey permit.
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