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Old Forester 100 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: TBD

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Distillery Tasting Notes

Made by Brown-Forman Distillery ~ Old Forester Distilling Co.

AROMA: Strong, sweet coffee laced with chocolate, creamy butterscotch, and a hint of licorice. TASTE: Ripe apple and other sweet fruit, bakery spice (clove and nutmeg), and toasted oak. FINISH: Sweet and light, with hints of oak and apple that linger a bit.

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Details

Proof: 100
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 50%
Aged: About 4 years
Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, and 10% Malted Barley
Retail (MSRP): Provide this info

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79 Old Forester 100 Proof Bourbon Review

Mark Pringle - The nose of Old Forester 100 Proof Bourbon is, as you would expect, a little bit richer than the 86-proof Old Forester version. The nose is more oak forward intermingled with some light brown sugar. The aroma is almost a perfect blend of the two. After a ...Read More

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Ratings Key

Ratings breakdown based on a 100 point scale.

  • 90-100 Exceptional
  • 80-89 Very Good
  • 70-79 Average
  • 60-69 Below Average
  • 50-60 Drain Pour
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