Old Forester 1920 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Whiskey: Old Forester 1920 Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style is the 3rd expression in the Old Forester Whiskey Row series. This 115 proof craft expression celebrates the continuation of distillation through prohibition, a toast to the innovative and enduring spirit of Old Forester.

Size: 750mL

Proof: 115 Proof (57.5% ABV)

Origin: Kentucky

Distillery: Old Forester Distilling Co

For 13 years, the production, transport and sale of alcohol was strictly prohibited. However, Old Forester was granted a permit to continue distilling in Louisville’s Whiskey Row. The 115 proof expression represents a barrel sample that company president Owsley Brown I would have batched at the beginning of Prohibition.

Old Forester 1920 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 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.

Distillery Information

Barton 1792 Distillery was established in 1879 and denys today as the oldest fully-operating Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. Situated in heart of bourbon country on 196 acres, the Distillery boasts 29 barrel aging warehouses, 22 other buildings including an impressive still house, and the legendary Tom Moore Spring. Named in honor of the year Kentucky joined the United States, Barton 1792 offers three tours of the Distillery: the Barton Tradition Tour, the Bushel to Bottle Tour and the 1792 Estate Tour.