Old Forester 1920 Review - Old Fine Whisky - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured Square

Distillery: Old Forester Distilling Company

Region: Louisville, Kentucky

Aging: No Age Statement

ABV: 57.5%

Proof: 115

Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley

Non-Chill Filtered: No

Price: $55

Appearance: Gold

Nose: Dark Molasses, vanilla, rich buttery brown sugar, a bit of dark fruit

Palate: Rich caramel flavors, charred oak, buttery mouthfeel, cherry, plum, slight malt, and rye spice on the end

Finish: Long finish that starts with caramel and oak then leaves you with a lingering spicy tail end

Is Old Forester 1920 an Approachable Whiskey?

Is Old Forester 1920 Complex?

Old Forester 1920 has a few layers to it. At first, you get bold and powerful caramel, brown sugar, and oak flavors, but as the finish unfolds, you start getting a bit of dark fruit and it finishes with a spicy finish.

What are Old Forester 1920’s strongest attributes/flavors?

Old Forester 1920’s strongest attribute is that it packs exactly the flavors you want into a bourbon. Buttery caramel, maple syrup, and brown sugar mixed with charred oak and dark fruits. What more could you ask for?

Is Old Forester 1920 a go-to whiskey?

At the $65 price tag, I’d probably go with a cheaper Old Forest bottle as a go-to everyday sipper. While I love the Old Forester 1920 bottle, it’s one I would pour on a special occasion when I’m needing a bit more ABV and a bolder punch of flavor than I could get with a lower-tier Old Forester.

Is Old Forester 1920 priced accurately to its quality?

Old Forester 1920 steps up its flavor over the lower-tier options. Would I buy another bottle at $65… probably not.

Conclusion for Old Forester 1920

I really enjoyed this bottle of Old Forester 1920. It really hits the spot when you’re in the mood for a traditional bold bourbon. At this price point though, I would prefer a bottle of Old Forester 1910 because I think it’s a little more balanced and extremely easy to drink.

That being said, Old Forester 100 Proof is right on par with these bottles and is only $30.

Final verdict, if you’re looking for the most bang for your buck go with the Old Forester 100 Proof. If you’re looking for the best bottle in the $60 price range, I’d go with Old Forester 1910. If you want to know more, read my full Old Forester 1910 Review.

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