The President’s Choice was historically, and is today, driven by the palate of Old Forester’s current President. Each barrel in the modern iteration is hand-selected by Campbell Brown, Old Forester president and fifth generation Brown family member, under the guidance of Master Taster, Jackie Zykan. Because The President’s Choice expressions are hand selected barrels which have showcased exceptional character and represent the foremost quality the Old Forester brand has to offer, they will be released only when such distinct barrels come of maturity and reach exceptional taste profile. This limited release product can be found at Old Forester Distilling Co. and select Kentucky retailers.
For generations, Louisville insiders have enjoyed mint juleps made with Louisville’s Hometown Bourbon – Old Forester. In honor of that grand tradition, we created the Old Forester Mint Julep, named the Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby.
Every fingerprint is unique. The same is true for every bourbon barrel. Old Forester Single Barrel is from one individual barrel, so there is no other exactly like it. At 90 Proof with rich, robust profile, SIngle Barrel offers a one of a kind experience.
Old Forester 150th Anniversary Bourbon honors George Garvin Brown’s original process, and represents a collaboration between Master Distiller Chris Morris and Master Taster Jackie Zykan. This expression consists of 150 barrels chosen specially by Chris, made from wood seasoned 150 days. Jackie then personally tasted and batched all 150 barrels into three very distinct flavor profiles and proof points showcasing the taste variations among barrels depending on where they rest in the Old Forester barrelhouses. The bourbon is presented in an amber glass bottle, reminiscent of the hand-blown glass of George’s day and sealed in a commemorative keepsake canister.
Each year on September 2nd – in honor of our founder George Garvin Brown’s birthday – Old Forester releases a limited-edition, 12-year old vintage-dated expression. Old Forester Birthday Bourbon has become a must-have for bourbon enthusiasts who want to experience the ultimate in rare handcrafted bourbon. Since its introduction in 2002, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon has received unprecedented acclaim, with an impressive collection of national and international whisky honors.
1897 Bottled in Bond is a small batch of barrels from one distilling season, in the same year, in a federally bonded warehouse, for a minimum of four years.
1870 Original Batch is a small batch of barrels from three warehouses to replicate George Garvin Brown’s batching process in 1870.