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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: 86Highly Rated Bourbon Ratings Key

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Distillery Tasting Notes

Made by Brown-Forman Distillery ~ Old Forester Distilling Co.

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 cracker sweetness.

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Additional Notes

The Volstead Act of 1920 brought Prohibition upon the United States. After this act was introduced, only six permits were given in Kentucky to continue bottling and selling bourbon but only for medicinal purposes. Old Forester was one of the six. Old Forester is the only bourbon continuously sold before, during, and after Prohibition. Old Forester 1920 pays homage to the survival of Old Forester.

Details

Proof: 115
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 57.5%
Aged: Undisclosed
Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, and 10% Malted Barley
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Reviews by the People of Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style

 

84 Highly Rated Bourbon Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style is a Top 5 Bourbon Under $60

Mark Pringle - I'm disappointed in myself for waiting so long to review Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style bourbon. It has long been one of my favorites and one of the top five bourbons under $60. Here's my review. ...Read More

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Ratings Key

Ratings breakdown based on a 100 point scale.

  • 90-100 Exceptional
  • 80-89 Very Good
  • 70-79 Average
  • 60-69 Below Average
  • 50-60 Drain Pour
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