OLD FORESTER IS "AMERICA'S FIRST BOTTLED BOURBON", AND THE ONLY BOURBON CONTINUOUSLY SOLD BY THE SAME COMPANY BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER PROHIBITION.
In 1870, George Garvin Brown created Old Forester on Louisville’s famous Whiskey Row at 322 W. Main St. Old Forester was "America’s First Bottled Bourbon" – the first bourbon to be sold in sealed glass bottles instead of from barrels, to ensure consistent quality.
In 1870, George Garvin Brown created Old Forester on Louisville’s famous Whiskey Row at 322 W. Main St. Old Forester was "America’s First Bottled Bourbon" – the first bourbon to be sold in sealed glass bottles instead of from barrels, to ensure consistent quality.
Old Forester 86 Proof is America's First Bottled Bourbon. At 86 Proof, Old Forester delivers a fresh and bright flavor profile perfect for sipping neat, on the rocks, with a splash of water or in a classic cocktail.
Old Forester 100 Proof is handpicked from select barrels resulting in a spicy and robust Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky. It is bottled at 100 Proof to maintain its distinct character and cater to those who enjoy a higher proof.
The First Rye from the First Bottled Bourbon. Spicy yet floral, Old Forester Rye is made from the same yeast, the same water, the same barrels and most of all the same quality as our beloved Bourbon
Old Forester 1910 OId Fine Whisky is a small batch of barrels that have undergone a second barreling emulating the production process as a result of a fire on the bottling line in 1910.
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style is a small batch of barrels presented at 115 proof representing the typical barrel proof of Bourbon at that time.
The President’s Choice is a single barrel expression of Old Forester Distillery's most exceptional barrels, hand-selected by our company President. Barrels are typically aged eight years and vary in the range of 110-120 proof.
Old Forester Statesman is our Old Forester Straight Bourbon Whisky blended to a smooth 95 proof. It is made from hand-selected casks located in the warmest places in the warehouse.
Old Forester is crafted and sourced using the time-honored methods established by George Garvin Brown more than 150 years ago. Each unique expression of Old Forester Single Barrel is bottled at barrel strength.
Every fingerprint is unique. The same is true for every bourbon barrel. Old Forester Single Barrel is from one individual barrel, so there is no other exactly like it. At 100 Proof with rich, robust profile, Single Barrel offers a one of a kind experience.
1870 Original Batch is a small batch of barrels from three warehouses to replicate George Garvin Brown’s batching process in 1870.
1897 Bottled in Bond is a small batch of barrels from one distilling season, in the same year, in a federally bonded warehouse, for a minimum of four years.
For the first time in the brand's 150 year history, Old Forester is elated to present this new expression, minimally filtered, as a single barrel at barrel strength. As such, each barrel will have its own unique tasting notes and various proofs - but all distinctly Old Forester Rye.