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Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: 80Highly Rated Bourbon Ratings Key

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Distillery Tasting Notes

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

AROMA: Robust, intense caramel. TASTE: Rich vanilla with roasted coffee notes, spiced dark fruit, and mature oak. Mouth-filling. Sweet and intense. FINISH: Deep fruit, spice, and oak notes layered over dark caramel and vanilla. Big and bold.

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Additional Notes

Old Forester 1897 is crafted to honor the U.S. Bottled in Bond Act of 1897.

Details

Proof: 100
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 50%
Aged: Undisclosed
Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, and 10% Malted Barley
Retail (MSRP): Provide this info
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77 A Review of Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond

Mark Pringle - It’s so strange that this is my first review of Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond. I’ve had this bottle for a while, and I thought I had reviewed it previously, but I guess I was wrong.  ...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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