Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
$53.55
In crafting 1920 we were able to spend time thinking about the legacy of Owsley Brown I and what was an incredibly unique era in our country’s history – Prohibition. 1920 Prohibition Style is our toast to the innovative and enduring spirit of Old Forester. 57.5% ABV 115 Proof This 115 proof expression is the third release in our Old Forester Whiskey Row series and celebrates the brand’s continued distillation during Prohibition. For 13 years the production transport and sale of alcohol was strictly prohibited. However Old Forester was granted a permit to continue distilling on Louisville’s Whiskey Row. The 115 proof expression represents a barrel sample that company president Owsley Brown I would have batched at the beginning of Prohibition. TASTING NOTES NOSE An intense medley of cherry preserves drippy caramel dark chocolate thickened maple syrup and seasoned oak spiciness. TASTE Dark caramel coats layers of malt nuttiness and sweet graham cracker all warmed b
In crafting 1920 we were able to spend time thinking about the legacy of Owsley Brown I and what was an incredibly unique era in our country’s history – Prohibition. 1920 Prohibition Style is our toast to the innovative and enduring spirit of Old Forester. 57.5% ABV 115 Proof This 115 proof expression is the third release in our Old Forester Whiskey Row series and celebrates the brand’s continued distillation during Prohibition. For 13 years the production transport and sale of alcohol was strictly prohibited. However Old Forester was granted a permit to continue distilling on Louisville’s Whiskey Row. The 115 proof expression represents a barrel sample that company president Owsley Brown I would have batched at the beginning of Prohibition. TASTING NOTES NOSE An intense medley of cherry preserves drippy caramel dark chocolate thickened maple syrup and seasoned oak spiciness. TASTE Dark caramel coats layers of malt nuttiness and sweet graham cracker all warmed b
JohnnyB –
Absolutely outstanding higher ABV whiskey, it bites, but carries so much wonderful flavor. Shares the caramel and spice of Journeyman’s Corsets Whips & Whiskey but without the tobacco/cinnamon. Instead you get more subtle sweetness like cherry and maple syrup. Excellent sipper!