Impressions of the 1910: Color: WOW.
1910 Old Fine Whisky goes into a lightly toasted, very heavily charred barrel, before it is finally bottled at 93 proof.“There are often pieces of our brand’s history that we happen upon by accident,” said Chris Morris, Master Distiller, VP Whiskey Innovation, Brown-Forman, in a prepared statement. re: Old Forester 1910 vs. 1920 Posted by busbeepbeep on 12/28/18 at 2:10 pm to LSUbase13 If you're used to drinking higher proof whiskey, then definitely 1920. And I love the 1920.i agree with your assessment on these two. Even at over 57% alcohol, Old Forester 1920 is still fairly reserved, allowing me to actually taste what it has to offer. Copyright 2020 - The Whiskey Wash - Designed by 1910, a fire on the bottling line halted production of Old Forester. 1910 though gets so mixed on reviews, seems there are two camps. Mature whisky ready to be bottled, instead was stored in a secondary barrel. It is 115 proof and reminiscent of the style of bourbon distilled by the brand during the prohibition era. 1910, a fire on the bottling line halted production of Old Forester. After it settles, I finally get the 1920’s rich, sweet, and savory traits. What emerged was a delightful whisky, remarkable enough to become an entirely new expressions – Old Fine Whisky. The 1920 is a crowd favorite on You should try a blend of the two. Brown-Forman, maker of Old Forester, secured Permit KY - 3. For 13 years, the production, transport and sale of alcohol was strictly prohibited.
We uncovered that Very Old Fine Whisky not only carried a great story, but a previously unknown heritage of double-barreled expressions.”“Mature Old Forester enters a second barrel at 100 proof, just as it did in 1910,” added Old Forester Master Taster Jackie Zykan. If you only drink buffalo trace,eagle Rare etc,go with the 1910. The Whiskey Row series includes the 1870 Original Batch, 1897 Bottled in Bond, and 1910 Old Fine Whisky. According to the neck tag on the bottle, “During Prohibition, only six Kentucky distilleries were granted permits to bottle bourbon for medicinal purposes. Strong “chewing” releases a rush of brown sugar, mint, corn, and vanilla frosting followed by roasted wood, fuji apple peels, and a dash of orange juice. Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Review: Details and Tasting Notes In Old Forester’s Words: 1910 Old Fine Whisky , Old Forester’s fourth and final expression in the Whiskey Row Series, is a double barreled Bourbon creating a smooth mingling of sweet oatmeal raisin cookie and milk chocolate, caramel corn, and evolving spice that lead into a refined, charred oak finish. This is a side by side comparison review of the Old Forester 1920 and 1910, both are part of their Whiskey Row series. The Whiskey Row series includes the 1870 Original Batch, 1897 Bottled in Bond, and 1910 Old Fine Whisky. Nose: SOOOO much cherry. A year later they introduced Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond, and in 2016 the third whisky in this series – Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon debuted. Just to share my bias before I start, the 1920 is one of my favorite bourbons out there right now so anyone on the fence consider that. The more mellow alcohol allows me the let the whiskey settle in my mouth so I can explore it further without roasting my entire mouth. On October 22nd. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting. An intense medley of cherry preserves, drippy caramel, dark chocolate, thickened maple syrup and seasoned oak spiciness. Everything is very nice minus the noticeable raw dough smell that fades over time as you let the glass breathe.Old Forester 1920 hits my tongue with dark and rich dried oranges, caramel, and corn, mingling with the brighter alcohol flavors. This low entry proof allows more of the wood’s sugars to be dissolved into the whiskey, resulting in a smooth, sweet whisky with a clean, spicy finish – yielding an exceptional character.”Old Forester 1910 Fine Whisky (image via Old Forester)I took my first sip and I thought “Wow! This whisky was too precious to lose. The 1920 is a crowd favorite on r/bourbon and for a good reason. In order to save it, it was stored in new, charred oak barrels until the bottling line could be repaired.The ancient Greek philosopher Plato said that “necessity is the mother of invention,” and the need to save that whisky resulted in a bourbon that was different from Old Forester and remarkable enough to be used as a model for a whisky made more than 100 years later.Emulating that point is Old Forester’s history, 1910 Old Fine Whisky also experiences a second barreling.
In early 2019, I found my first bottle of Old Forester 1910 as they suddenly hit the shelves and then just as suddenly sold out and disappeared for over half a year when the inventory ran out. Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky is the 4 th and final release in the Whisky Row Series. Both smooth and complex at the same time, with a gentle warmth that stays with you all the way down.This wonderful, rich whiskey has a score of 4 stars and it is worth every penny of the $55 it goes for. Old Forester 1920, at 57.5%, is the highest proof expression in the series. Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky is based on the first documented double-barreled whisky that was distilled in … you guessed it – 1910! i still can't get over the color on it.Nice side by side. Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style is the third expression in the Old Forester Whiskey Row Series.