{"title":"Old Forester","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eOld Forester\u003c\/strong\u003e is America’s first bottled bourbon, continuously made since 1870 and originally sold in sealed glass bottles to ensure quality and consistency. Known for rich heritage and classic Kentucky bourbon character, their range includes everything from approachable everyday pours to historic Whiskey Row expressions honoring key moments in bourbon history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"old-forester-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whisky-750ml","title":"Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 750mL","description":"\u003ch3\u003eINFO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"textbox\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated in 1870, Old Forester is the only bourbon continuously distilled and marketed by the founding family before, during and after Prohibition. At 86 proof, Old Forester delivers a genuine bourbon experience, with rich, full flavor and a smooth character that is ideal for sipping neat, on the rocks, with a splash of water or in a classic cocktail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"textbox\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e86 Proof (ABV 43%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"textbox\"\u003eTHE DISTILLERY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Brand of Firsts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur founder, George Garvin Brown, was born September 2, 1846 in Munfordville, KY. In 1863 he moved to Louisville to attend high school, and eventually became a pharmaceutical salesman. And it was that particular line of work that led him to create the First Bottled Bourbon™, Old Forester, in 1870.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1870 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e created by George Garvin Brown and named after Dr. William Forrester.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo guarantee consistency George \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebatches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebourbon from three nearby distilleries: Mattingly, Mellwood, and Atherton. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe seals his whiskey exclusively in glass bottles and signs each bottle as his personal guarantee of its quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester was presented at 90 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST BOTTLED BOURBON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1897\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn order to comply with the legal regulations specified by the U.S. Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, Old Forester increases from 90 proof to 100 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe U.S. Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 requires that bourbon come from one distillery and one distilling season, George Garvin Brown purchases the Mattingly Distillery in 1901.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1910\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fire on the bottling line shuts down production. Old Forester, which has been dumped and is ready to bottle instead goes into a second barrel while the line is repaired. Leading Old Forester to create and sell “Very Old Fine Whisky” the first double-barreled bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST DOUBLE BARRELED BOURBON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1920\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProhibition begins. Old Forester was one of only a hand-full of companies given a permit to sell and manufacture whiskey during Prohibition and the only one still in the whiskey business today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTODAY, OLD FORESTER REMAINS THE ONLY BOURBON CONTINUALLY SOLD BY THE SAME COMPANY BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER PROHIBITION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1941\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust two weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Old Forester delivers their first high-proof industrial alcohol to help World War II efforts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST DISTILLERY TO CONVERT ENTIRE PRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL-GRADE ALCOHOL FOR THE WAR EFFORTS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e1950\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Forester introduces its first holiday gift decanter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST OLD FORESTER HOLIDAY DECANTER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e1959\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester introduces 86-proof to provide a lighter-bodied bourbon for the growing cocktail culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1962\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester introduces President’s Choice, which is offered as a single barrel product if the whole barrel is purchased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST SINGLE BARREL BOURBON IN THE INDUSTRY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester celebrates the 156th birthday of founder George Garvin Brown with the first release of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon™ on his birthday, Sept 2. 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST VINTAGE-DATED BOURBON IN THE INDUSTRY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e2014 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whiskey Row series launches, offering consumers a way to taste their way through our history. Four expressions complete the series, each representing a moment in Old Forester’s 150-year story: 1870 Original Batch Whisky, 1897 Bottled in Bond, 1910 Old Fine Whisky, and 1920 Style Prohibition Whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Spring 2015, Campbell Brown, 5th generation Brown Family member, was named as the President and Managing Director of Old Forester following in the footsteps of his great-great-grandfather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester Distillery returns home to Whisky Row and opens at 119 W. Main Street, housed in the same building that the brand called home from 1882 – 1919. Old Forester distillery is the only downtown distillery which houses an active cooperage, charring barrels in the same facility where spirits are being aged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1940, Owsley Brown acquired the Old Kentucky Distillery and along with it, the Normandy Rye Whiskey brand. After 40+ year absence, Old Forester proudly reintroduces the historic Rye grain recipe which features proprietary yeast, along with a mash bill of 65% Rye, 20% Malted Barley and 15% Corn, creating a unique, spicy, and floral member of the Old Forester family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new 117 Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is introduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special product, released 2-3 times a year, is available only at Old Forester Distillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST NEW GRAIN RECIPE FOR OLD FORESTER IN 150 YEARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"textbox\"\u003eAWARDS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid__col u-6\/12@md u-12\/12 js-award\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid u-mb16\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003eGold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003eGold \"Straight Bourbon 10 Years and Younger\" - International Spirits Challenge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"textbox\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12@md\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharp and sweet, with a strong floral character that swirls with hints of mint, rich tobacco leaf and vanilla.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA touch of oak and pine provides a strong underpinning. Sharp at first, but softens quickly, with hints of oak, sweet corn and rye grain character. Spicy, with soft vanilla and light orange notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong, warm and slightly drying. Nice level of sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSHIPPING \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*SHIPPING NOTICE- If possible, please use a business address for shipping. All shipments require an adult signature which is much more reliable at a place of business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders usually ship within 24-48 hours unless noted otherwise \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shipping Policies\" href=\"https:\/\/gacraftspirits.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShipping Policy \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Forester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51475963281726,"sku":"Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 750mL","price":15.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/7658\/3489\/files\/old-forester-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whisky-750ml-6787555.png?v=1761779420"},{"product_id":"old-forester-1920-prohibition-style-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whisky-750ml","title":"Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 750mL","description":"\u003ch3\u003eINFO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e115 Proof (ABV 57.5%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTHE DISTILLERY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Brand of Firsts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur founder, George Garvin Brown, was born September 2, 1846 in Munfordville, KY. In 1863 he moved to Louisville to attend high school, and eventually became a pharmaceutical salesman. And it was that particular line of work that led him to create the First Bottled Bourbon™, Old Forester, in 1870.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1870 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e created by George Garvin Brown and named after Dr. William Forrester.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo guarantee consistency George \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebatches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebourbon from three nearby distilleries: Mattingly, Mellwood, and Atherton. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe seals his whiskey exclusively in glass bottles and signs each bottle as his personal guarantee of its quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester was presented at 90 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST BOTTLED BOURBON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1897\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn order to comply with the legal regulations specified by the U.S. Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, Old Forester increases from 90 proof to 100 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe U.S. Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 requires that bourbon come from one distillery and one distilling season, George Garvin Brown purchases the Mattingly Distillery in 1901.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1910\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fire on the bottling line shuts down production. Old Forester, which has been dumped and is ready to bottle instead goes into a second barrel while the line is repaired. Leading Old Forester to create and sell “Very Old Fine Whisky” the first double-barreled bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST DOUBLE BARRELED BOURBON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1920\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProhibition begins. Old Forester was one of only a hand-full of companies given a permit to sell and manufacture whiskey during Prohibition and the only one still in the whiskey business today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTODAY, OLD FORESTER REMAINS THE ONLY BOURBON CONTINUALLY SOLD BY THE SAME COMPANY BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER PROHIBITION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1941\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust two weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Old Forester delivers their first high-proof industrial alcohol to help World War II efforts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST DISTILLERY TO CONVERT ENTIRE PRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL-GRADE ALCOHOL FOR THE WAR EFFORTS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e1950\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Forester introduces its first holiday gift decanter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST OLD FORESTER HOLIDAY DECANTER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e1959\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester introduces 86-proof to provide a lighter-bodied bourbon for the growing cocktail culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1962\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester introduces President’s Choice, which is offered as a single barrel product if the whole barrel is purchased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST SINGLE BARREL BOURBON IN THE INDUSTRY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester celebrates the 156th birthday of founder George Garvin Brown with the first release of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon™ on his birthday, Sept 2. 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST VINTAGE-DATED BOURBON IN THE INDUSTRY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e2014 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whiskey Row series launches, offering consumers a way to taste their way through our history. Four expressions complete the series, each representing a moment in Old Forester’s 150-year story: 1870 Original Batch Whisky, 1897 Bottled in Bond, 1910 Old Fine Whisky, and 1920 Style Prohibition Whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Spring 2015, Campbell Brown, 5th generation Brown Family member, was named as the President and Managing Director of Old Forester following in the footsteps of his great-great-grandfather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester Distillery returns home to Whisky Row and opens at 119 W. Main Street, housed in the same building that the brand called home from 1882 – 1919. Old Forester distillery is the only downtown distillery which houses an active cooperage, charring barrels in the same facility where spirits are being aged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1940, Owsley Brown acquired the Old Kentucky Distillery and along with it, the Normandy Rye Whiskey brand. After 40+ year absence, Old Forester proudly reintroduces the historic Rye grain recipe which features proprietary yeast, along with a mash bill of 65% Rye, 20% Malted Barley and 15% Corn, creating a unique, spicy, and floral member of the Old Forester family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new 117 Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is introduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special product, released 2-3 times a year, is available only at Old Forester Distillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST NEW GRAIN RECIPE FOR OLD FORESTER IN 150 YEARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12@md\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn intense medley of cherry preserves, drippy caramel, dark chocolate, thickened maple syrup and seasoned oak spiciness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark caramel coats layers of malt nuttiness and sweet graham cracker all warmed by green peppercorn and coriander spice brightened with a hint of cedar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTart apple crispness gives way to a long smoky finish full of toasted marshmallow, chocolate and graham cracker sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSHIPPING \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*SHIPPING NOTICE- If possible, please use a business address for shipping. All shipments require an adult signature which is much more reliable at a place of business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders usually ship within 24-48 hours unless noted otherwise \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gacraftspirits.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns-1\" title=\"Shipping Policies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShipping Policy \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Forester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51479545643326,"sku":"Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 750mL","price":55.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/7658\/3489\/files\/old-forester-1920-prohibition-style-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whisky-750ml-5621247.png?v=1761779419"},{"product_id":"old-forester-1910-old-fine-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whisky-750ml","title":"Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 750mL","description":"\u003ch3\u003eINFO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTWO BARRELS. ONE FINE BOURBON.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn October 22nd. 1910, a fire on the bottling line halted production of Old Forester. Mature whisky ready to be bottled, instead was stored in a secondary barrel. What emerged was a delightful whisky, remarkable enough to become an entirely new expressions – Old Fine Whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday mimicking this historic bottling, this unique expression of Old Forester has undergone a second barreling, granting it exceptional character, a smooth and sweet flavor and a clean, crisp finish. Entering the second barrel at a low 100 proof allows more of the sweet wood sugars to dissolve into the whiskey. 1910 Old Fine Whiskey is the fourth and final expression of the Whiskey Row Series, presented at 93 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e93 Proof (ABV 46.5%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTHE DISTILLERY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Brand of Firsts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur founder, George Garvin Brown, was born September 2, 1846 in Munfordville, KY. In 1863 he moved to Louisville to attend high school, and eventually became a pharmaceutical salesman. And it was that particular line of work that led him to create the First Bottled Bourbon™, Old Forester, in 1870.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1870 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e created by George Garvin Brown and named after Dr. William Forrester.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo guarantee consistency George \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebatches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebourbon from three nearby distilleries: Mattingly, Mellwood, and Atherton. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe seals his whiskey exclusively in glass bottles and signs each bottle as his personal guarantee of its quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester was presented at 90 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST BOTTLED BOURBON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1897\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn order to comply with the legal regulations specified by the U.S. Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, Old Forester increases from 90 proof to 100 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe U.S. Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 requires that bourbon come from one distillery and one distilling season, George Garvin Brown purchases the Mattingly Distillery in 1901.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1910\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fire on the bottling line shuts down production. Old Forester, which has been dumped and is ready to bottle instead goes into a second barrel while the line is repaired. Leading Old Forester to create and sell “Very Old Fine Whisky” the first double-barreled bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST DOUBLE BARRELED BOURBON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1920\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProhibition begins. Old Forester was one of only a hand-full of companies given a permit to sell and manufacture whiskey during Prohibition and the only one still in the whiskey business today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTODAY, OLD FORESTER REMAINS THE ONLY BOURBON CONTINUALLY SOLD BY THE SAME COMPANY BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER PROHIBITION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1941\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust two weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Old Forester delivers their first high-proof industrial alcohol to help World War II efforts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST DISTILLERY TO CONVERT ENTIRE PRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL-GRADE ALCOHOL FOR THE WAR EFFORTS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e1950\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Forester introduces its first holiday gift decanter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST OLD FORESTER HOLIDAY DECANTER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e1959\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester introduces 86-proof to provide a lighter-bodied bourbon for the growing cocktail culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1962\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester introduces President’s Choice, which is offered as a single barrel product if the whole barrel is purchased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST SINGLE BARREL BOURBON IN THE INDUSTRY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester celebrates the 156th birthday of founder George Garvin Brown with the first release of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon™ on his birthday, Sept 2. 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST VINTAGE-DATED BOURBON IN THE INDUSTRY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e2014 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whiskey Row series launches, offering consumers a way to taste their way through our history. Four expressions complete the series, each representing a moment in Old Forester’s 150-year story: 1870 Original Batch Whisky, 1897 Bottled in Bond, 1910 Old Fine Whisky, and 1920 Style Prohibition Whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Spring 2015, Campbell Brown, 5th generation Brown Family member, was named as the President and Managing Director of Old Forester following in the footsteps of his great-great-grandfather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester Distillery returns home to Whisky Row and opens at 119 W. Main Street, housed in the same building that the brand called home from 1882 – 1919. Old Forester distillery is the only downtown distillery which houses an active cooperage, charring barrels in the same facility where spirits are being aged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1940, Owsley Brown acquired the Old Kentucky Distillery and along with it, the Normandy Rye Whiskey brand. After 40+ year absence, Old Forester proudly reintroduces the historic Rye grain recipe which features proprietary yeast, along with a mash bill of 65% Rye, 20% Malted Barley and 15% Corn, creating a unique, spicy, and floral member of the Old Forester family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new 117 Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is introduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special product, released 2-3 times a year, is available only at Old Forester Distillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST NEW GRAIN RECIPE FOR OLD FORESTER IN 150 YEARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12@md\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterlaced layers of buttercream, sticky toffee, cedar, and apricot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth, well rounded mingling of sweet oatmeal raisin cookie and milk chocolate leading into caramel corn and evolving spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharred oak leads with a clean peripheral spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSHIPPING \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*SHIPPING NOTICE- If possible, please use a business address for shipping. All shipments require an adult signature which is much more reliable at a place of business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders usually ship within 24-48 hours unless noted otherwise \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gacraftspirits.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns-1\" title=\"Shipping Policies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShipping Policy \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Forester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496060748094,"sku":"Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 750mL","price":53.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/7658\/3489\/files\/old-forester-1910-old-fine-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whisky-750ml-4572243.png?v=1761779418"},{"product_id":"old-forester-1897-bottled-in-bond-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whisky-750ml","title":"Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 750mL","description":"\u003ch3\u003eINFO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond is crafted to honor a watershed moment in bourbon history – the U.S. Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis expression follows the Bottled in Bond standards that whisky must be aged in a federally bonded warehouse for at least four years, the product of one distillation season, one distiller and from one distillery and bottled at 100 Proof. The concept behind these regulations – the idea of ‘sealed in quality’ – was something Old Forester introduced in 1870, as America’s First Bottled Bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e100 Proof (ABV 50%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTHE DISTILLERY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Brand of Firsts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur founder, George Garvin Brown, was born September 2, 1846 in Munfordville, KY. In 1863 he moved to Louisville to attend high school, and eventually became a pharmaceutical salesman. And it was that particular line of work that led him to create the First Bottled Bourbon™, Old Forester, in 1870.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1870 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e created by George Garvin Brown and named after Dr. William Forrester.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo guarantee consistency George \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebatches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebourbon from three nearby distilleries: Mattingly, Mellwood, and Atherton. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe seals his whiskey exclusively in glass bottles and signs each bottle as his personal guarantee of its quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester was presented at 90 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST BOTTLED BOURBON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1897\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn order to comply with the legal regulations specified by the U.S. Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, Old Forester increases from 90 proof to 100 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe U.S. Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 requires that bourbon come from one distillery and one distilling season, George Garvin Brown purchases the Mattingly Distillery in 1901.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1910\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fire on the bottling line shuts down production. Old Forester, which has been dumped and is ready to bottle instead goes into a second barrel while the line is repaired. Leading Old Forester to create and sell “Very Old Fine Whisky” the first double-barreled bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST DOUBLE BARRELED BOURBON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1920\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProhibition begins. Old Forester was one of only a hand-full of companies given a permit to sell and manufacture whiskey during Prohibition and the only one still in the whiskey business today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTODAY, OLD FORESTER REMAINS THE ONLY BOURBON CONTINUALLY SOLD BY THE SAME COMPANY BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER PROHIBITION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1941\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust two weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Old Forester delivers their first high-proof industrial alcohol to help World War II efforts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST DISTILLERY TO CONVERT ENTIRE PRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL-GRADE ALCOHOL FOR THE WAR EFFORTS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e1950\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Forester introduces its first holiday gift decanter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST OLD FORESTER HOLIDAY DECANTER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e1959\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester introduces 86-proof to provide a lighter-bodied bourbon for the growing cocktail culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1962\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester introduces President’s Choice, which is offered as a single barrel product if the whole barrel is purchased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST SINGLE BARREL BOURBON IN THE INDUSTRY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester celebrates the 156th birthday of founder George Garvin Brown with the first release of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon™ on his birthday, Sept 2. 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST VINTAGE-DATED BOURBON IN THE INDUSTRY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e2014 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whiskey Row series launches, offering consumers a way to taste their way through our history. Four expressions complete the series, each representing a moment in Old Forester’s 150-year story: 1870 Original Batch Whisky, 1897 Bottled in Bond, 1910 Old Fine Whisky, and 1920 Style Prohibition Whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Spring 2015, Campbell Brown, 5th generation Brown Family member, was named as the President and Managing Director of Old Forester following in the footsteps of his great-great-grandfather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester Distillery returns home to Whisky Row and opens at 119 W. Main Street, housed in the same building that the brand called home from 1882 – 1919. Old Forester distillery is the only downtown distillery which houses an active cooperage, charring barrels in the same facility where spirits are being aged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1940, Owsley Brown acquired the Old Kentucky Distillery and along with it, the Normandy Rye Whiskey brand. After 40+ year absence, Old Forester proudly reintroduces the historic Rye grain recipe which features proprietary yeast, along with a mash bill of 65% Rye, 20% Malted Barley and 15% Corn, creating a unique, spicy, and floral member of the Old Forester family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new 117 Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is introduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special product, released 2-3 times a year, is available only at Old Forester Distillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST NEW GRAIN RECIPE FOR OLD FORESTER IN 150 YEARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"textbox\"\u003eAWARDS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid__col u-6\/12@md u-12\/12 js-award\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid u-mb16\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003eMaster - American Whiskey Masters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003eSilver - International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Competition \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12@md\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobust, intense caramel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich vanilla with roasted coffee notes, spiced dark fruit and mature oak. Mouth-filling. Sweet and intense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep fruit, spice and oak notes layered over dark caramel and vanilla. Big and bold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSHIPPING \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*SHIPPING NOTICE- If possible, please use a business address for shipping. All shipments require an adult signature which is much more reliable at a place of business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders usually ship within 24-48 hours unless noted otherwise \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gacraftspirits.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns-1\" title=\"Shipping Policies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShipping Policy \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Forester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496211710270,"sku":"Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 750mL","price":51.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/7658\/3489\/files\/old-forester-1897-bottled-in-bond-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whisky-750ml-2540519.png?v=1761779418"},{"product_id":"old-forester-statesman-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whisky-750ml","title":"Old Forester Statesman Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 750mL","description":"\u003ch3\u003eINFO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the dynamic characters in the film, ”Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” Old Forester Statesman offers bold flavor blended to a smooth 95 proof from hand-selected casks of our famed Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky from the warmest places in the warehouse. Because true character is only revealed after a little heat, the Statesman product offers an exceptional balance of heat and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e95 Proof (ABV 47.5%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTHE DISTILLERY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Brand of Firsts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur founder, George Garvin Brown, was born September 2, 1846 in Munfordville, KY. In 1863 he moved to Louisville to attend high school, and eventually became a pharmaceutical salesman. And it was that particular line of work that led him to create the First Bottled Bourbon™, Old Forester, in 1870.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1870 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e created by George Garvin Brown and named after Dr. William Forrester.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo guarantee consistency George \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebatches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebourbon from three nearby distilleries: Mattingly, Mellwood, and Atherton. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe seals his whiskey exclusively in glass bottles and signs each bottle as his personal guarantee of its quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester was presented at 90 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST BOTTLED BOURBON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1897\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn order to comply with the legal regulations specified by the U.S. Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, Old Forester increases from 90 proof to 100 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe U.S. Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 requires that bourbon come from one distillery and one distilling season, George Garvin Brown purchases the Mattingly Distillery in 1901.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1910\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fire on the bottling line shuts down production. Old Forester, which has been dumped and is ready to bottle instead goes into a second barrel while the line is repaired. Leading Old Forester to create and sell “Very Old Fine Whisky” the first double-barreled bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST DOUBLE BARRELED BOURBON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1920\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProhibition begins. Old Forester was one of only a hand-full of companies given a permit to sell and manufacture whiskey during Prohibition and the only one still in the whiskey business today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTODAY, OLD FORESTER REMAINS THE ONLY BOURBON CONTINUALLY SOLD BY THE SAME COMPANY BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER PROHIBITION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1941\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust two weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Old Forester delivers their first high-proof industrial alcohol to help World War II efforts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST DISTILLERY TO CONVERT ENTIRE PRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL-GRADE ALCOHOL FOR THE WAR EFFORTS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e1950\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Forester introduces its first holiday gift decanter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST OLD FORESTER HOLIDAY DECANTER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e1959\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester introduces 86-proof to provide a lighter-bodied bourbon for the growing cocktail culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1962\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester introduces President’s Choice, which is offered as a single barrel product if the whole barrel is purchased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST SINGLE BARREL BOURBON IN THE INDUSTRY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester celebrates the 156th birthday of founder George Garvin Brown with the first release of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon™ on his birthday, Sept 2. 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST VINTAGE-DATED BOURBON IN THE INDUSTRY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e2014 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whiskey Row series launches, offering consumers a way to taste their way through our history. Four expressions complete the series, each representing a moment in Old Forester’s 150-year story: 1870 Original Batch Whisky, 1897 Bottled in Bond, 1910 Old Fine Whisky, and 1920 Style Prohibition Whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Spring 2015, Campbell Brown, 5th generation Brown Family member, was named as the President and Managing Director of Old Forester following in the footsteps of his great-great-grandfather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester Distillery returns home to Whisky Row and opens at 119 W. Main Street, housed in the same building that the brand called home from 1882 – 1919. Old Forester distillery is the only downtown distillery which houses an active cooperage, charring barrels in the same facility where spirits are being aged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1940, Owsley Brown acquired the Old Kentucky Distillery and along with it, the Normandy Rye Whiskey brand. After 40+ year absence, Old Forester proudly reintroduces the historic Rye grain recipe which features proprietary yeast, along with a mash bill of 65% Rye, 20% Malted Barley and 15% Corn, creating a unique, spicy, and floral member of the Old Forester family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new 117 Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is introduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special product, released 2-3 times a year, is available only at Old Forester Distillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST NEW GRAIN RECIPE FOR OLD FORESTER IN 150 YEARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"textbox\"\u003eAWARDS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid__col u-6\/12@md u-12\/12 js-award\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid u-mb16\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003eOver 90 Points - International Whisky Competition \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12@md\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevil's food, clove and oak spice with an undercurrent of raw vanilla.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButtery leather is quickly dominated by a bold flash of pepper, cinnamon bark and sharp citrus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntense spice and eucalyptus which fade into orange cream and caramel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSHIPPING \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*SHIPPING NOTICE- If possible, please use a business address for shipping. All shipments require an adult signature which is much more reliable at a place of business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders usually ship within 24-48 hours unless noted otherwise \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gacraftspirits.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns-1\" title=\"Shipping Policies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShipping Policy \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Forester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496323023166,"sku":"Old Forester Statesman Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 750mL","price":50.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/7658\/3489\/files\/old-forester-statesman-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whisky-750ml-1349780.png?v=1761779418"},{"product_id":"old-forester-kentucky-straight-rye-whisky-750ml","title":"Old Forester Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky 750mL","description":"\u003ch3\u003eINFO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1870, our founder George Garvin Brown revolutionized the industry by sealing Bourbon in a glass bottle for the first time. Five generations and nearly 150 years later, we are proud to introduce the first Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky from The First Bottled Bourbon™.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA historic recipe, acquired in 1940 by Owsley Brown I, Old Forester Rye features a mash bill of 65% Rye, 20% Malted Barley, and 15% Corn. Such a high proportion of barley allows for a fully natural fermentation process, forgoing the need for artificial enzymes commonly found in high rye mash bills. Additionally, a generous percentage of malt yields a unique floral character, balancing the sharp, brisk spice of the rye grain. Continuing our legacy of quality and consistency, Old Forester uses its own proprietary yeast strain, produces every barrel, and distills every drop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 100 proof, Old Forester Rye plays beautifully in a cocktail but also stands up boldly on its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e100 Proof (ABV 50%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTHE DISTILLERY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Brand of Firsts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur founder, George Garvin Brown, was born September 2, 1846 in Munfordville, KY. In 1863 he moved to Louisville to attend high school, and eventually became a pharmaceutical salesman. And it was that particular line of work that led him to create the First Bottled Bourbon™, Old Forester, in 1870.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1870 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e created by George Garvin Brown and named after Dr. William Forrester.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo guarantee consistency George \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebatches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebourbon from three nearby distilleries: Mattingly, Mellwood, and Atherton. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe seals his whiskey exclusively in glass bottles and signs each bottle as his personal guarantee of its quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester was presented at 90 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST BOTTLED BOURBON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1897\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn order to comply with the legal regulations specified by the U.S. Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, Old Forester increases from 90 proof to 100 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe U.S. Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 requires that bourbon come from one distillery and one distilling season, George Garvin Brown purchases the Mattingly Distillery in 1901.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1910\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fire on the bottling line shuts down production. Old Forester, which has been dumped and is ready to bottle instead goes into a second barrel while the line is repaired. Leading Old Forester to create and sell “Very Old Fine Whisky” the first double-barreled bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST DOUBLE BARRELED BOURBON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1920\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProhibition begins. Old Forester was one of only a hand-full of companies given a permit to sell and manufacture whiskey during Prohibition and the only one still in the whiskey business today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTODAY, OLD FORESTER REMAINS THE ONLY BOURBON CONTINUALLY SOLD BY THE SAME COMPANY BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER PROHIBITION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1941\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust two weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Old Forester delivers their first high-proof industrial alcohol to help World War II efforts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST DISTILLERY TO CONVERT ENTIRE PRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL-GRADE ALCOHOL FOR THE WAR EFFORTS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e1950\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Forester introduces its first holiday gift decanter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST OLD FORESTER HOLIDAY DECANTER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e1959\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester introduces 86-proof to provide a lighter-bodied bourbon for the growing cocktail culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1962\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester introduces President’s Choice, which is offered as a single barrel product if the whole barrel is purchased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST SINGLE BARREL BOURBON IN THE INDUSTRY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester celebrates the 156th birthday of founder George Garvin Brown with the first release of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon™ on his birthday, Sept 2. 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST VINTAGE-DATED BOURBON IN THE INDUSTRY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e2014 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whiskey Row series launches, offering consumers a way to taste their way through our history. Four expressions complete the series, each representing a moment in Old Forester’s 150-year story: 1870 Original Batch Whisky, 1897 Bottled in Bond, 1910 Old Fine Whisky, and 1920 Style Prohibition Whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Spring 2015, Campbell Brown, 5th generation Brown Family member, was named as the President and Managing Director of Old Forester following in the footsteps of his great-great-grandfather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester Distillery returns home to Whisky Row and opens at 119 W. Main Street, housed in the same building that the brand called home from 1882 – 1919. Old Forester distillery is the only downtown distillery which houses an active cooperage, charring barrels in the same facility where spirits are being aged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1940, Owsley Brown acquired the Old Kentucky Distillery and along with it, the Normandy Rye Whiskey brand. After 40+ year absence, Old Forester proudly reintroduces the historic Rye grain recipe which features proprietary yeast, along with a mash bill of 65% Rye, 20% Malted Barley and 15% Corn, creating a unique, spicy, and floral member of the Old Forester family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new 117 Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is introduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special product, released 2-3 times a year, is available only at Old Forester Distillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST NEW GRAIN RECIPE FOR OLD FORESTER IN 150 YEARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"textbox\"\u003eAWARDS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid__col u-6\/12@md u-12\/12 js-award\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid u-mb16\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003eGold - International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Competition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003eGold - San Francisco World Spirits Competition \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003eDouble Gold - International Spirits Challenge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003eGold - American Whiskey Masters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003eGold - International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Competition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003e93, Finalist | Great Value - Ultimate Spirits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12@md\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich brown sugar and magnolia blossom, with hints of soft sassafras and candied lemon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpice awakens immediately leading with sharp black pepper and cinnamon stick, rounding out with notes of dried dill and baked apple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllspice and peppercorn introduce a loyal and dry finish which ignites with pine, anise, and bright lemon zest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSHIPPING \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*SHIPPING NOTICE- If possible, please use a business address for shipping. All shipments require an adult signature which is much more reliable at a place of business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders usually ship within 24-48 hours unless noted otherwise \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gacraftspirits.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns-1\" title=\"Shipping Policies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShipping Policy \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Forester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496439677246,"sku":"Old Forester Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky 750mL","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/7658\/3489\/files\/old-forester-kentucky-straight-rye-whisky-750ml-6017419.png?v=1761779418"},{"product_id":"old-forester-1870-original-batch-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 750mL","description":"\u003ch3\u003eINFO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1870 George Garvin Brown created Old Forester on Louisville, KY’s, famous Whiskey Row. In honor of that milestone year in bourbon history, we have crafted a tribute – Old Forester 1870 Original Batch – the first expression in the Old Forester Whiskey Row series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1870 Original Batch echoes George Garvin Brown’s original batching process. Back then, Brown batched barrels obtained from three distilleries to create a consistent flavor profile. To emulate that process today, we also select barrels from three warehouses, each barrel originating from a different day of production, with a different entry proof and a different age profile. The three expressions of Old Forester are then batched together and minimally filtered to craft Old Forester 1870 Original Batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e90 Proof (ABV 45%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTHE DISTILLERY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Brand of Firsts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur founder, George Garvin Brown, was born September 2, 1846 in Munfordville, KY. In 1863 he moved to Louisville to attend high school, and eventually became a pharmaceutical salesman. And it was that particular line of work that led him to create the First Bottled Bourbon™, Old Forester, in 1870.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1870 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e created by George Garvin Brown and named after Dr. William Forrester.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo guarantee consistency George \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebatches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebourbon from three nearby distilleries: Mattingly, Mellwood, and Atherton. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe seals his whiskey exclusively in glass bottles and signs each bottle as his personal guarantee of its quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester was presented at 90 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST BOTTLED BOURBON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1897\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn order to comply with the legal regulations specified by the U.S. Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, Old Forester increases from 90 proof to 100 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe U.S. Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 requires that bourbon come from one distillery and one distilling season, George Garvin Brown purchases the Mattingly Distillery in 1901.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1910\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fire on the bottling line shuts down production. Old Forester, which has been dumped and is ready to bottle instead goes into a second barrel while the line is repaired. Leading Old Forester to create and sell “Very Old Fine Whisky” the first double-barreled bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST DOUBLE BARRELED BOURBON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1920\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProhibition begins. Old Forester was one of only a hand-full of companies given a permit to sell and manufacture whiskey during Prohibition and the only one still in the whiskey business today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTODAY, OLD FORESTER REMAINS THE ONLY BOURBON CONTINUALLY SOLD BY THE SAME COMPANY BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER PROHIBITION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1941\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust two weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Old Forester delivers their first high-proof industrial alcohol to help World War II efforts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST DISTILLERY TO CONVERT ENTIRE PRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL-GRADE ALCOHOL FOR THE WAR EFFORTS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e1950\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Forester introduces its first holiday gift decanter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST OLD FORESTER HOLIDAY DECANTER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e1959\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester introduces 86-proof to provide a lighter-bodied bourbon for the growing cocktail culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1962\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester introduces President’s Choice, which is offered as a single barrel product if the whole barrel is purchased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST SINGLE BARREL BOURBON IN THE INDUSTRY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester celebrates the 156th birthday of founder George Garvin Brown with the first release of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon™ on his birthday, Sept 2. 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST VINTAGE-DATED BOURBON IN THE INDUSTRY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e2014 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whiskey Row series launches, offering consumers a way to taste their way through our history. Four expressions complete the series, each representing a moment in Old Forester’s 150-year story: 1870 Original Batch Whisky, 1897 Bottled in Bond, 1910 Old Fine Whisky, and 1920 Style Prohibition Whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Spring 2015, Campbell Brown, 5th generation Brown Family member, was named as the President and Managing Director of Old Forester following in the footsteps of his great-great-grandfather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester Distillery returns home to Whisky Row and opens at 119 W. Main Street, housed in the same building that the brand called home from 1882 – 1919. Old Forester distillery is the only downtown distillery which houses an active cooperage, charring barrels in the same facility where spirits are being aged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1940, Owsley Brown acquired the Old Kentucky Distillery and along with it, the Normandy Rye Whiskey brand. After 40+ year absence, Old Forester proudly reintroduces the historic Rye grain recipe which features proprietary yeast, along with a mash bill of 65% Rye, 20% Malted Barley and 15% Corn, creating a unique, spicy, and floral member of the Old Forester family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new 117 Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is introduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special product, released 2-3 times a year, is available only at Old Forester Distillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST NEW GRAIN RECIPE FOR OLD FORESTER IN 150 YEARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"textbox\"\u003eAWARDS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid__col u-6\/12@md u-12\/12 js-award\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid u-mb16\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003eSilver - International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Competition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003eGold - Whiskies of the World\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12\"\u003eMaster \u0026amp; Taste Master - American Whiskey Masters\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12@md\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClove notes spice up a medley of citrus fruits (orange, grapefruit, blood orange), all softened with a delicate, sweet, floral honeysuckle character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaking spices (clove, cinnamon, nutmeg) flow into a citrus-fruit mix and shortbread sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft, with lingering fruit and spice character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSHIPPING \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*SHIPPING NOTICE- If possible, please use a business address for shipping. All shipments require an adult signature which is much more reliable at a place of business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders usually ship within 24-48 hours unless noted otherwise \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gacraftspirits.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns-1\" title=\"Shipping Policies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShipping Policy \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Forester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51502251966782,"sku":"Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 750mL","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/7658\/3489\/files\/old-forester-1870-original-batch-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whisky-750ml-7051738.png?v=1761779418"},{"product_id":"old-forester-100-proof-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whisky-750ml","title":"Old Forester 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-page__description-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"show-desktop\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-desc js-accordion__item is-active\" id=\"prod_desc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-desc__content-legend js-accordion__panel js-accordion__panel--processed\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINFO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-24424e21-7fff-d239-ad8e-5bb3ee6b6d01\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA favorite of bartenders, Old Forester 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky honors the legacy of founder George Garvin Brown, who proudly put his signature on every bottle. Handpicked from select barrels, Old Forester 100 proof liquor is a rich, complex Kentucky bourbon. It is spicy, robust and bottled at 100 proof to maintain its distinct character and full flavor profile. Old Forester 100 proof bourbon whisky boasts a strong, sweet coffee aroma featuring flavors of sweet fruit and toasted oak with a sweet, light finish. Try this whiskey in mixed drinks and cocktails, like an Old Fashioned cocktail, mix it with a splash of water, or enjoy it neat in your favorite whisky glass. Please Sip Responsibly.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Old Forester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52236834144574,"sku":"Old Forester 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 750ml","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/7658\/3489\/files\/old-forester-100-proof-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whisky-750ml-7391336.png?v=1761778700"},{"product_id":"old-forester-birthday-bourbon-2025-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whisky-750ml","title":"Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2025 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 750mL","description":"\u003ch3\u003eINFO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is a 12-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon (750ml) released at 92 proof (46% ABV), featuring a unique sweet mash process. Distilled on April 5, 2013, and aged in Warehouse K, release offers notes of charred oak, caramel, and green apple. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Details for the 2025 Release:\u003cbr\u003eMash Process: Uses a \"sweet mash\" (no setback\/sour mash) for a distinct flavor profile.\u003cbr\u003eAge \u0026amp; Proof: 12 years old, bottled at 92 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTHE DISTILLERY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Brand of Firsts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur founder, George Garvin Brown, was born September 2, 1846 in Munfordville, KY. In 1863 he moved to Louisville to attend high school, and eventually became a pharmaceutical salesman. And it was that particular line of work that led him to create the First Bottled Bourbon™, Old Forester, in 1870.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1870 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e created by George Garvin Brown and named after Dr. William Forrester.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo guarantee consistency George \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebatches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebourbon from three nearby distilleries: Mattingly, Mellwood, and Atherton. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe seals his whiskey exclusively in glass bottles and signs each bottle as his personal guarantee of its quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester was presented at 90 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST BOTTLED BOURBON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1897\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn order to comply with the legal regulations specified by the U.S. Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, Old Forester increases from 90 proof to 100 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe U.S. Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 requires that bourbon come from one distillery and one distilling season, George Garvin Brown purchases the Mattingly Distillery in 1901.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1910\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fire on the bottling line shuts down production. Old Forester, which has been dumped and is ready to bottle instead goes into a second barrel while the line is repaired. Leading Old Forester to create and sell “Very Old Fine Whisky” the first double-barreled bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST DOUBLE BARRELED BOURBON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1920\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProhibition begins. Old Forester was one of only a hand-full of companies given a permit to sell and manufacture whiskey during Prohibition and the only one still in the whiskey business today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTODAY, OLD FORESTER REMAINS THE ONLY BOURBON CONTINUALLY SOLD BY THE SAME COMPANY BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER PROHIBITION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1941\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust two weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Old Forester delivers their first high-proof industrial alcohol to help World War II efforts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST DISTILLERY TO CONVERT ENTIRE PRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL-GRADE ALCOHOL FOR THE WAR EFFORTS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e1950\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Forester introduces its first holiday gift decanter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST OLD FORESTER HOLIDAY DECANTER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e1959\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester introduces 86-proof to provide a lighter-bodied bourbon for the growing cocktail culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1962\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester introduces President’s Choice, which is offered as a single barrel product if the whole barrel is purchased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST SINGLE BARREL BOURBON IN THE INDUSTRY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester celebrates the 156th birthday of founder George Garvin Brown with the first release of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon™ on his birthday, Sept 2. 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST VINTAGE-DATED BOURBON IN THE INDUSTRY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e2014 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Whiskey Row series launches, offering consumers a way to taste their way through our history. Four expressions complete the series, each representing a moment in Old Forester’s 150-year story: 1870 Original Batch Whisky, 1897 Bottled in Bond, 1910 Old Fine Whisky, and 1920 Style Prohibition Whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Spring 2015, Campbell Brown, 5th generation Brown Family member, was named as the President and Managing Director of Old Forester following in the footsteps of his great-great-grandfather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester Distillery returns home to Whisky Row and opens at 119 W. Main Street, housed in the same building that the brand called home from 1882 – 1919. Old Forester distillery is the only downtown distillery which houses an active cooperage, charring barrels in the same facility where spirits are being aged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1940, Owsley Brown acquired the Old Kentucky Distillery and along with it, the Normandy Rye Whiskey brand. After 40+ year absence, Old Forester proudly reintroduces the historic Rye grain recipe which features proprietary yeast, along with a mash bill of 65% Rye, 20% Malted Barley and 15% Corn, creating a unique, spicy, and floral member of the Old Forester family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new 117 Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is introduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special product, released 2-3 times a year, is available only at Old Forester Distillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIRST NEW GRAIN RECIPE FOR OLD FORESTER IN 150 YEARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"o-grid__col u-3\/12@md\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharred oak, pipe tobacco, caramel, brown sugar, baking spices, and green apple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSHIPPING \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*SHIPPING NOTICE- If possible, please use a business address for shipping. 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