The new single barrel cask strength edition of Old Forester rye whiskey lights up your mouth like a Graham cracker on fire with its HUGE proofs. Because of its single barrel nature, the actual ABV will depend on which single barrel you get, but we currently have bottles between 129-131 proof in stock. These are monstrous whiskies with such incredible concentration and sweetness!
Company on Label: Old Forester
Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey (though Old Forester decides to leave the 'e' off when they spell whisky)
Mash Bill Percentages: 15% Corn, 65% Rye, 20% Malted Barley
Proof: 126.9°
Age: NAS
Nose: Immediately I find caramelized sugars and baking spices as I dip my nose to the rim of my Glencairn. The high proof point on this is apparent from the get go as a foolishly deep inhale punishes my nostrils. Soft, tannic stone fruit are sitting there in the glass but I can't seem to pull enough volume to really chew on them. Early on in the glass I'm struggling to pull a lot of aromas. If I try to swirl the glass a bit I drum up too much proof. I'll take an earlier sip than I usually do here.
Palate: Upon first sipping this... wow! It's so punchy. I find a similar profile to the 2019 Thomas H. Handy but with a bit less of the pervasive clove that the THH release demonstrates almost exclusively. Another sip brings in plum, dark stewed apricots and a cinnamon-spiced cherry preserve. This is quite fruit forward, but it comes off like a blended medley more than any one distinct flavor. The linger is definitely reminiscent of a good smoothie.
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