Old Forester

Old Forester 86 Proof

Specifications

Type / Style	High-Rye Bourbon
Distillery	Brown-Forman
Mash Bill	72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley
Age	No age statement
Proof	86 proof (43% ABV)
Approx. Price	~$20 – $26 (as of 2026-08)
Availability	Widely available

Mash bill: Published by the distillery. Brown-Forman publishes the shared Old Forester and Woodford Reserve mash bill.

Age: No age statement; generally reported around four years.

Tasting Notes

The entry bottling and the cheapest way to meet the Old Forester banana-and-caramel signature. Thin at 86 proof, but it costs very little and mixes well.

Nose

banana, caramel, light oak

Palate

sweet corn, soft spice, vanilla

Finish

short, sweet, simple

Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks.

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Sources

Brown-Forman official product information