Old Forester 1924 will return to shelves for a second year.
When introduced last January, this 10-year-old 100-proof bourbon sold out nationally in weeks.
“Old Forester 1924 quickly became a consumer favorite of our beloved Whiskey Row Series,” says assistant master distiller Caleb Trigo. “We are glad to see it return to stores, bars and restaurants across America.”
This expression has a mash bill of 79% corn, 11% rye and 10% malted barley, rather than the traditional Old Forester recipe of 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malted barley.
This 10-year-old age-stated bourbon is the newest addition to the brand’s Whiskey Row Series, a collection of Old Forester expressions that commemorate moments from the brand’s 153-year history.
When more than 200 distilleries in Kentucky were forced to close during Prohibition, Old Forester continued operations because the federal government issued them one of six permits to continue to bottle existing whiskey stocks as medicine. In 1924, Old Forester acquired barrels from neighboring closed distillers, each containing different mash bills, and bottled that liquid as Old Forester. This special release recalls that moment in time.
“With a new mash bill and 10-year age statement, 1924 features a unique taste unlike any other Old Forester expression, but fits perfectly within our storytelling Whiskey Row series,” says master taster Melissa Rift. “After such a quick sell-out last year, this re-release gives more whiskey drinkers the chance to taste — and love — this dynamic expression.”
On the nose is fudge, cocoa, marzipan, and cured tobacco layered over hints of rich oak and warm cinnamon, the distillery reports. The palate brings chocolate-covered graham cracker with cinnamon, with hints of spice and graham cracker crumbles.
Old Forester 1924 is 100-proof and is available nationwide and at shop.oldforester.com starting today at participating retailers.
The suggested retail price is $119.99 per 750-ml. bottle.
The Whiskey Row series now includes:
- 1870 Original Batch
- 1897 Bottled in Bond
- 1910 Old Fine Whisky
- 1920 Prohibition Style
- 1924 10-Year-Old
