Today, Old Forester announces the return of Extra Old, a limited-edition whisky derived from an extra-long double-barreling process. This liquid was first released in February 2022 as an installment of the brand’s acclaimed and limited-expression lineup, the 117 Series.
To create this unique expression, Old Forester aged its 1910 whisky in a secondary barrel for an additional 18 months, resulting in a rich flavor profile with pronounced caramel notes.
“This expression showcases the exceptional flavors that can come from the second barrel, and how we can layer the flavors we achieve from maturation through the double barreling process,” Master Taster Melissa Rift said. “Whisky lovers can taste the history captured in this bottle.”
Old Forester 1910 is a coveted expression commemorating the October 22, 1910 distillery fire at 117 Main Street. A batch of mature whisky, ready to be bottled, was then re-barreled in new barrels so it could be removed due to the fire damage. What emerged from the re-barreling was a full-bodied whisky, remarkable enough to become an entirely new expression – Old Fine Whisky. For Extra Old, the brand left the 1910 whiskey aging in a secondary barrel and extracted a more heavily charred influence.
Tasting Notes:
AROMA:
On the nose, this expression showcases chocolate covered cherries, burnt caramel and graham cracker with subtle notes of barrel smoke and creamy butterscotch.
FLAVOR:
The palate is balanced and buttery with pops of spiced pear and apple as notes of chocolate and cinnamon graham cracker persist.
FINISH:
A balanced finish presents warm spiced cinnamon, apple skin and lightly charred oak creating a long and flavorful finish.
Extra Old is bottled at 93-proof in a 375 ml bottle. A limited quantity will be available at Old Forester Distillery starting at 10 a.m. EST on January 22, 2025. It is also available at select Kentucky retailers. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $64.99.
About Old Forester Bourbon:
Old Forester is Brown-Forman’s founding brand, founded in 1870 by George Garvin Brown. Brown believed Old Forester was so pure and consistent that he sealed it, signed it, and pledged, “There is nothing better in the market.”
