I still think the hype isn’t worth it. I still don’t know how old this bourbon is. Overall, I find the flavor profile to be interesting. Now, you won't have wear your best flapper dress or don a fancy top hat and travel back in time to try any whiskeys from such a dark and sober (legally speaking) era in the nation's past. If you follow Bourbonr you probably know that I’m not a fan of Brown-Forman. However, with 5 more proof points, I actually think I enjoy this more. I don’t care for the other Old Forester offerings but this is a good pour. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I’ve been a fan of Old Forester Signature, and 1920 Prohibition Style bourbon is has a similar flavor profile but much stronger. Whenever a product has a movie tie-in, it’s probably a safe bet that the product is going to be subpar. Sweeter and lighter than the 1920. The 115 proof expression represents a barrel sample that company president Owsley Brown I would have batched at the beginning of Prohibition.”. With a barrel entry proof of 100, the “angel’s share” would have created a 115 proof whiskey after maturation. You should try a blend of the two. Produced anywhere in USA; Mash bill of at least 51% corn; aged in new, charred oak containers. I’ll gladly pay $100 for such release! 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I’ve seen others write good reviews for 1920. It’s very similar to Knob Creek Single Barrel: high proof, rich, and hot. To mimic what a barrel proof bourbon would have tasted like during prohibition, 1920 Prohibition Style bourbon is bottled at 115 proof. Welcome to the club. Nose: I picked up an initial hint of soft leather giving way to a pleasant balance of fruit lead by faint apple and cherry.. An oaky aroma is detected after a few whif There is some drying oak, but overall it doesn’t get in the way of anything because of a thick layer of syrup that seems to keep it in check. Score: 84. The finish is more leathery and woody. I wasn’t that impressed with the 1897…. Distiller.com uses cookies that are essential for us to operate the website and that are helpful for us to improve the services. The 115 proof expression represents a barrel sample that company president Owsley Brown I would have batched at the beginning of Prohibition.”. Lengthy chewing leaves more savory sugars, mint, and wood with a little nuttiness, cinnamon, and cocoa. There’s a caramel apple or dark cherry note. Nothing against the company as a whole. Old Forester 1920 is good. 1.2/2.0 on the color scale (chestnut, oloroso sherry), This 115 proof expression is the third release in our Old Forester Whiskey Row series and celebrates the brand’s continued distillation during Prohibition. Nice try Old Forester, but this whiskey drinker is going to hold out for better. Sweet and hot at the same time, this comes in with a powerful first sip laden with brown sugar, graham cracker, and vanilla. I love 1920 and seems about 98% of everyone else does as well. If Brown-Forman really wanted to make an interesting bourbon, barreling some bourbon at 100 proof for a future release would be a more accurate reflection of a prohibition style whiskey. But what would it taste like? Setting: Neat in a Glencairn glass, rested a few minutes, Nose: Caramel, dark fruit, cinnamon, vanilla. It could be a little cheaper but like Blake says, I’ve paid $60 for worse. The 1920 is a crowd favorite on r/bourbon and for a good reason. Old Forester 1920. I can’t even review Prohibition yet because I get something new every time I try it. Each release represents a historical year for the distillery. Your email address will not be published. No age statement and obviously caramel color is added to it. Upon a recommendation from a grinned I bought a bottle and wow they really nailed this one. The scents ebb and flow between sugar, orange, apple, cinnamon, mint, vanilla, and cocoa that sometimes give me baked apples with a spritz of orange and lemon, peppermint patties, or pecan pie. Press J to jump to the feed. The aftertaste has a lingering cornbread sweetness with mint and charred wood. So, similar to the previous two releases, 1920 Prohibition Style reflects the style of whiskey that would have been distilled and bottled by Brown-Forman during Prohibition. It’s weird because I can drink some of the Four Roses Private Select Single Barrels that are 120+ proof that don’t present themselves nearly as hot as this bottle but that’s the beauty and art of aging whiskey. This one was surprising at 115 proof. It is 115 proof and reminiscent of the style of bourbon distilled by the brand during the prohibition era. Is it WORTH $60 – aside from the “try for ‘science’ ” reason -? The spice and heat is more present vs. the 1910. I agree with Ted in that a little bit of water or an ice cube added to the drink really opens it up and pulls those sweet notes out. Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Edition is a delicious bourbon with a lot of character, but it isn’t quite complex or interesting enough to receive a “Top Shelf” rating. Highly recommend. The 1910 was release in 2018, and though it shares the same mash bill as the 1920 (72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley), the 1910 is quite distinct from the 1920. It’s spicy with notes of cinnamon and minty. Old Forester Statesman was originally released in July 2017 as a companion to the movie, “Kingsman: The Golden Circle.” This release is made from the standard Old Forester mash bill of 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley and is said to be comprised of hand-selected casks from the warmest places in the warehouse. I bought 14 bottles as soon as I tasted it. I detected lots of maple syrup flavors with Old Forester 1920, and this must be where Statesman gets it from. Proof: 115. This became one of the highlights of the 2016 bourbon releases for me. The color and taste out does and comes close to others like Belle and /Meade barrel proof at 9 years. I detected lots of maple syrup flavors with Old Forester 1920, and this must be where Statesman gets it from. Come back when you are willing to put out a whiskey in this series that is barrel proof at 10-15 years and non-chill filtered. I went back and stocked up. To pay homage to this era, Old Forester presents 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon at 115 proof to represent the rich flavor profile this bourbon had nearly 100 years ago. Even at over 57% alcohol, Old Forester 1920 is still fairly reserved, allowing me to actually taste what it has to offer. Jim Beam Distillery Production Cheat Sheet. If you only drink buffalo trace,eagle Rare etc,go with the 1910. I’d be editing my post every week. I don’t think so … Not if it is still labeled as bourbon. This is actually really impressive for 95 proof. A good question would be about the value of this: price vs. quality. Medium-length finish with less heat fading into a pleasant dry and spiced warmth.". You can read my review of Old Forester 1870 here. It’s nice to look at on the shelf, nice on the pallet and reasonable for the wallet. It’s viscous and syrupy. Palate: Rich / thick body of cherry cola, dark sugar/fruit, and vanilla. Too hot for me neat, but with water it's sweet, slightly smoky, and very complex. (somewhat new to the game) This was so good that I’m kind of afraid to try any of their other offerings at this point except the BB, who wouldn’t try that? The only heat came from the nose but none on the pallet. Bottled at 115 proof this was the 3 rd release as part of Old Forester’s Whiskey Row series and instantly became the only ongoing Old Forester release with a proof higher than 100 proof. Finish: Maraschino cherries continue the sweet, fruity treat trend followed by Oreo cookies. Each release represents a historical year for the distillery. Conclusion: I stand corrected in regards to Old Forester. Old Forester was one of the six distilleries to hold a medicinal whiskey permit during prohibition. Damn! Nose: A very nice nose like sweet cinnamon bread, baked tart apples and a touch of brown sugar. So although it's the only OF bottle I've tried so far I can't really in good conscience "recommend" it for its value. Palate: A really strong crowd pleasing dose of waffles with cherry syrup, honey butter biscuits, a little bit of light red fruits and a bit of oak. Conclusion: The two bourbons were more different than similar. Nose: Richer cherry, cinnamon, vanilla. I have yet to regret an OF purchase. I was wrong about Old Forester 1920. I hope to see more releases with this flavor profile from OF in the near future. According to the neck tag on the bottle, “During Prohibition, only six Kentucky distilleries were granted permits to bottle bourbon for medicinal purposes. There’s a noticeable minty corn mash taste from the rye, with a little nuttiness. After the initial aging in new oak barrels, the 1910 is dumped into lightly toasted, heavily charred barrels for secondary maturation (similar to Woodford Reserve Double Oak). Not quite the complexity but very close. It was intended as a limited edition, but lo and behold, people seemed to like it, and Statesman is still widely available on the market today, two years later. Brown-Forman’s latest release for the Whiskey Row Series, which honors Louisville’s famous whiskey complex of the same name, also pays homage to the period when not much whiskey was being made. In addition, the mash bill is likely the same 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley recipe used in other Brown-Forman bourbons. Why 115 proof? They’re responsible for some of the most popular whiskeys in the market (Jack Daniels, Woodford Reserve, and Old Forester to name a few). Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style bourbon retails for about $60 per 750 mL bottle. Delicious. Lighter spritzes of effervescent lemon and pine, like the L’Occitane lemon perfume with additional wood and mint follow the initial sweetness. Distillery: Old Forester (owned by Brown Forman), Composition: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley, Aged: Unknown, aged in virgin American white oak, Color: 1.2/2.0 on the color scale (chestnut, oloroso sherry), “This 115 proof expression is the third release in our Old Forester Whiskey Row series and celebrates the brand’s continued distillation during Prohibition. While most distilleries shuttered during Prohibition, Brown-Forman received a federal license to continue making Old Forester for medicinal purposes. Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style bourbon (the subject of this review) joins two other previously released expressions in the series, 1897 Bottled in Bond and 1870 Original Batch. A touch of cherry. It gets better with age, I’ll be buying a second bottle! I wouldn’t recommend to rush out and buy this immediately, but if you’re a fan of Old Forester products, this would make a really nice addition to the whole series. Themes Nose: Strong cherry and dark fruit notes dominate the nose, and some light notes of caramel and seasoned oak linger underneath. A very good dram for the money. Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style is the third expression in the Old Forester Whiskey Row Series. Take your spirits journey to the next level when you Both bottles have been open for over 2 months and I let each glass rest for 20 minutes, so let’s get to the Knob Creek Single Barrel vs Old Forester 1920 comparison.
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