Old Forester was one of only a handful of distilleries that received a special permit to continue production during Prohibition. During the 1920s Owsley Brown I, who was then the president of the company, laid down a barrel sample that had been batched at the beginning of Prohibition. This expression is based on that barrel sample, created to celebrate the company’s uninterrupted legacy of whiskey distillation. Bottled at 115 proof, the nose has strong notes of cherry jam and oak spice. The taste includes caramel and some nice malty nutty flavors, along with spices and cedar. The finish is nice and long with a hint of campfire marshmallows.
 
 
Tasting Note
 
Appearance / Color
Dark golden brown

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Layered aromas of buttercream, toffee, cedar and apricot

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Smooth and well-rounded palate of sweet oatmeal cookies and milk chocolate, followed by flavors of caramel corn and spices.

Finish
Dominating charred oak finish with a spicy echo