Old Forester

Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style

Specifications

Type / Style	High-Rye Bourbon
Distillery	Brown-Forman
Mash Bill	72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley
Age	No age statement
Proof	115 proof (57.5% ABV)
Approx. Price	~$55 – $70 (as of 2026-08)
Availability	Widely available

Mash bill: Published by the distillery.

Age: No age statement; generally reported around 5-6 years.

Tasting Notes

Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.

Nose

dark caramel, banana, cinnamon, oak

Palate

thick molasses, dark chocolate, baking spice, char

Finish

long, sweet, warming

Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned.

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Sources

Old Forester — Whiskey Row Series