Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style

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Part of Old Forester's Whiskey Row Series, recalling the Prohibition era. At 115 proof (57.5%) it's dense with cherry preserves, caramel and dark chocolate.

Details

Brand	Old Forester
Distillery	—
Origin	USA / Kentucky
Style	Bourbon
Age	NAS
ABV	57.5%
Cask	New oak casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Cherry preserves, rich caramel and maple syrup.
Palate: Concentrated dark chocolate, caramel and cherry with bold, spicy oak.
Finish: Long, with spicy oak and chocolate.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

On the rocks
With water
Cocktails

At 57.5% it's strong, so add water gradually if drinking neat. Over a large cube of ice the sweetness comes forward as it melts, and it makes a rich Old Fashioned.

Food pairing

Smoked brisket or spare ribs, and desserts made with cherry or chocolate.

Background & production

Part of the Whiskey Row Series from Old Forester, the Louisville bourbon dating from 1870. When the Volstead Act brought in Prohibition in 1920, only six Kentucky distillers were permitted to keep bottling bourbon for medicinal use; Old Forester was one of them and continued on Louisville's Whiskey Row. It is described as the only bourbon continuously sold by the same company before, during and after Prohibition.

At the time, whiskey had to be bottled at 100 proof. Spirit entered into barrels at 100 proof would have risen to around 115 proof through the angel's share, so this tribute to the era is bottled at 115 proof (57.5% ABV). It carries no age statement.