Old Forester 1924
Parent Website: https://www.oldforester.com/products/old-forester-1924-10-year-old-whisky/
Distillery: Old Forester Distilling Company
Proof: 100
Age: 10
Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
Year / Batch: 2026
Cost: $120
Location: KY
Finish: N/A
Proposed Profile
Nose: Soft notes of fudge, cocoa, marzipan, and cured tobacco layered over hints of rich oak and warm cinnamon.
Palate: Chocolate covered graham cracker dusted with cinnamon.
Finish: Hints of spice and graham cracker crumbles.
Description: This bourbon presents as a notably smooth and approachable pour that drinks well below its proof. The nose opens with inviting notes of butterscotch, cake batter, and tobacco leaf, creating a rich and dessert-forward introduction. On the palate, layers of caramel, tobacco, and graham cracker deliver a sweet, well-rounded profile with a surprisingly rich flavor concentration. Sweet oak carries the experience into the finish, where a subtle spice emerges alongside a gentle tongue-coating texture that lingers along the sides of the palate. While the flavor progression is enjoyable and well-executed, the overall profile remains balanced and not overly complex. The finish is light but persistent, leaving behind a pleasant impression of sweet oak and delicate spice.
Nose: Butterscotch, Caramel, Cake Batter, Hot Cocoa Powder, Tobacco Leaf
Palate: Caramel, Sugar cane, Tobacco, Oak, Cinnamon Graham Cracker
Finish: Sweet Oak, Caramel
Far Above Average