Old Forester 100º Bonded 750ml 1897

Old Forester 1897 brings a bold caramel-and-dried-fruit profile to a 100-proof bottled-in-bond bourbon. Its firm pepper and cinnamon accents keep the rich toffee flavors from feeling one-dimensional.

Key details

• Origin: Kentucky, USA
• Bottled-in-bond bourbon
• 100 proof
• At least four years in bonded storage

Flavor profile

Vanilla, dried fruit and tobacco lead into toffee, smoky wood, fig and raisin, with oak and spice lingering on the finish.

Pairing & serving

Taste neat, then add water to open the fruit. Try with smoked brisket or pecan pie; it also brings structure to an Old Fashioned. No decanting needed.

After opening & when to enjoy

Keep upright, tightly closed, away from heat and sunlight. The spirit is ready to enjoy and does not continue barrel aging in the bottle. After opening, aim to enjoy within about a year for the freshest aroma, especially as the bottle empties.

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