Old Forester Statesman Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: 83 Ratings Key

Distillery Tasting Notes

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

AROMA: Devil's food, clove, and oak spice with an undercurrent of raw vanilla. TASTE: Buttery leather is quickly dominated by a bold flash of pepper, cinnamon bark, and sharp citrus. FINISH: Intense spice and eucalyptus fade into orange cream and caramel.

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Additional Notes

What makes Old Forester Statesman unique? It is made only from barrels aged in the warmest parts of the Old Forester warehouses. This process is intended to produce a dynamic and rich flavor.

Details

Proof: 95.00

Alcohol by volume (ABV): 47.5%

Aged: Undisclosed

Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, and 10% Malted Barley

Retail (MSRP): $54.99

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80 Old Forester Statesman Quick Review Mark Pringle - Old Forester Statesman starts with a nose that is a little buttery with mild traditional bourbon notes. It has almost a sweet fruitiness layered on top of the other notes, although I can’t distinguish an individual fruit. On the palate is a m...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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