Old Forester 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a piece of American distilling history — the First Bottled Bourbon™, created in 1870 by George Garvin Brown, and the only bourbon continuously distilled and marketed by the founding family before, during, and after Prohibition. Sharp and sweet on the nose with a strong floral character swirling with hints of mint, rich tobacco leaf, and vanilla, underpinned by a touch of oak and pine. Softens quickly on the palate, with hints of oak, sweet corn, and rye grain character — spicy, with soft vanilla and light orange notes. A long, warm, and slightly drying finish with a nice level of sweetness. Five generations of the Brown family. One bourbon. Unchanged since 1870.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Rich amber gold — the warm, inviting colour of a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey with over 150 years of continuous distilling tradition behind it, with the depth and clarity that the Brown family’s commitment to quality and consistency deliver.
Aroma
Sharp and sweet with a strong floral character — hints of mint, rich tobacco leaf, and vanilla swirling together, with a touch of oak and pine providing a strong, characterful underpinning. The distinctive and immediately recognisable nose of Old Forester 80 Proof.
Palate
Sharp at first, softening quickly — hints of oak, sweet corn, and rye grain character, spicy with soft vanilla and light orange notes. The genuine bourbon experience that George Garvin Brown set out to deliver in 1870, unchanged and uncompromised across five generations of the Brown family.
Pairs With
A natural companion for smoked brisket, barbecued ribs, pecan pie, dark chocolate, and aged cheddar — equally rewarding neat, on the rocks, with a splash of water, or in a classic bourbon cocktail. Old Forester 80 Proof is the First Bottled Bourbon™ for a reason.
Finish
Long, warm, and slightly drying — vanilla, oak, spice, and a nice level of sweetness fading together in a close of genuine Kentucky Straight Bourbon character. A finish that rewards every sip and makes every glass a genuinely historic experience.
