Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: TBD

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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Reviews by the People of Old Forester 1870 Original Batch


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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