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Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: TBD

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Distillery Tasting Notes

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

AROMA: Clove notes spice up a medley of citrus fruits (orange, grapefruit, blood orange), all softened with a delicate, sweet, floral honeysuckle character. TASTE: Baking spices (clove, cinnamon, nutmeg) flow into a citrus-fruit mix and shortbread sweetness. FINISH: Soft, with lingering fruit and spice character.

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Additional Notes

Old Forester 1897 honors the US Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897.

Details

Proof: 90
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 45%
Aged: 4 to 4.5 years
Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, and 10% Malted Barley
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75 Old Forester 1870 Quick Review

Mark Pringle - Old Forester 1870 starts off with a very mild nose comprised of mainly black pepper and a little bit of tobacco. I am not discerning much other than the traditional Brown-Froman oak and a slight fruitiness on this tasting. This bourbon almos...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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