Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style is a small batch of barrels presented at 115 proof representing the typical barrel proof of Bourbon at that time.
Old Forester Whiskey Row Series: 1920 Prohibition Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky, 750 mL Bottle, 115 Proof
Brand Description
In 1870, Old Forester became "America’s First Bottled Bourbon" when founder George Garvin Brown revolutionized the industry by being the first to put Bourbon in a glass bottle. Five generations and nearly 150 years later, Old Forester delivers a genuine Bourbon experience with 86 and 100 Proof at the core of the family.
Brand History
OLD FORESTER IS "AMERICA'S FIRST BOTTLED BOURBON", AND THE ONLY BOURBON CONTINUOUSLY SOLD BY THE SAME COMPANY BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER PROHIBITION. In 1870, George Garvin Brown created Old Forester on Louisville’s famous Whiskey Row at 322 W. Main St. Old Forester was "America’s First Bottled Bourbon" – the first bourbon to be sold in sealed glass bottles instead of from barrels, to ensure consistent quality. It took until the U.S. Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 for U.S. government regulations to catch up, when sealed bottles became a requirement. One of America’s founding bourbons, Old Forester continued to thrive until 1920, when Prohibition began. Many distilleries were closed, but fortunately, Brown-Forman applied for and received a license from the U.S. government to continue producing Old Forester for medicinal purposes. When Prohibition was repealed in 1933, Old Forester became the only remaining bourbon continuously sold by the same company before, during and after Prohibition. Today, the Old Forester brand and its many expressions are prized by bartenders and consumers alike for their authentic bourbon taste.
Aroma
An intense medley of cherry preserves, drippy caramel, dark chocolate, thickened maple syrup and seasoned oak spiciness
Taste
Dark caramel coats layers of malt nuttiness and sweet graham cracker, all warmed by green peppercorn and coriander spice brightened with a hint of cedar
Finish
Tart apple crispness gives way to a long smoky finish full of toasted marshmallow, chocolate and graham sweetness
Selling Point 1
The third member of the Old Forester Whiskey Row Series, which invites bourbon lovers to taste their way through Old Forester history through each unique expression. With each release, the series highlights significant milestones and production innovations on Louisville’s Historic Whiskey Row.
Selling Point 2
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style is a small batch of barrels presented at 115 proof representing a barrel sample at that time. At 115 Proof, 1920 Prohibiton Style is woodsy & warm.
Selling Point 3
The Whiskey Row Series invites bourbon lovers to taste their way through Old Forester history with each unique expression. With each release, the Whiskey Row Series tells the story of production innovations on Louisville's Historic Whiskey Row.
