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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
  • Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style

Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style

$62.99
SKU: 8

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Description

The Volstead Act of 1920 which initiated Prohibition in the USA granted permits to six distillers in Kentucky to continue to bottle bourbon for medicinal purposes. Through one of these permits, Old Forester continued to be produced as medicinal whiskey on Louisville’s famed Whiskey Row. It is the only bourbon continuously sold by the same company that has been available for sale before, during and after Prohibition.

During this time, all whiskies had to be bottled at 100 Proof. With a barrel entry proof of 100, the “angel’s share” would have created a 115-proof whiskey after maturation. To pay homage to this era, Old Forester presents 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon at 115 proof to represent the rich flavor profile this bourbon had nearly 100 years ago.

 

Tasting Notes

Nose

An intense medley of cherry preserves, drippy caramel, dark chocolate, thickened maple syrup and seasoned oak spiciness

Palate

Dark caramel coats layers of malt nuttiness and sweet graham cracker all warmed by green peppercorn and coriander spice brightened with a hint of cedar.

Finish

Tart apple crispness gives way to a long smoky finish full of toasted marshmallow, chocolate and graham cracker sweetness.

Cocktail Brown Derby recipe

Brown Derby

A modern take on a classic profile, this cocktail is designed to showcase the rich character of Old Forester 1920. The robust, high-proof spirit is perfectly balanced by the tart acidity of fresh grapefruit, while a touch of honey syrup rounds out the edges and complements the bourbon's sweeter notes

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz. Old Forester 1920
  • 0.5 oz. Honey Syrup
  • 1 oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice

Preparation:

Add all ingredients into a shaker tin. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a large rocks glass (or double rocks glass) over a large cube. To make honey syrup: add 2 parts honey to 1 parter water. Any type of honey will work but Acacia or Orange Blossom are our favorites.

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