2021 Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Tobacco Cane 127.2 Proof 750ml

The legacy of America's First Bottled Bourbon shines brightly in this exceptional single barrel selection. Uniquely chosen from Old Forester's storied Louisville stocks, this barrel strength offering delivers an unadulterated and powerful expression of classic Kentucky Straight Bourbon. It’s a bold testament to over 150 years of uncompromising quality, bottled at its purest.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A powerful and complex aroma, immediately showcasing rich tobacco leaf and sweet pipe tobacco, intertwined with dark dried fruits like fig and prune. Underlying notes of caramelized brown sugar, roasted nuts (pecan, walnut), and a faint hint of spiced orange peel emerge, with the high proof making its presence known through a warm, inviting spice.

Palate: The entry is robust and full-bodied, delivering an intense wave of dark cherry and blackberry jam, seamlessly transitioning into deeply charred oak and robust baking spices – cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. The tobacco influence from the nose carries through beautifully, presenting as a sweet, almost pipe-tobacco-like characteristic. A distinct leathery note develops mid-palate, complemented by vanilla bean, a touch of maple syrup, and a peppery kick that is balanced by the underlying sweetness.

Finish: Long, warm, and exceptionally satisfying. The finish lingers with echoes of dark chocolate, espresso, and well-worn leather. The oak spice evolves into a pleasant tannic dryness, while residual sweetness from molasses and dried fruit persists, leaving a captivating warmth and a final whisper of the signature tobacco character.