Old Forester 1924 is the first extension of the Whiskey Row series since 2018 and features 10-year-old bourbon and new mash bill. And Bourbon Lens got an early taste; find our tasting notes below!
Bourbon Lens was recently invited to an early look and tasting event featuring Old Forester 1924: 10-Year-Old. Getting a first taste of the newest creation from Brown-Forman was quite the experience as we learned a bit of the brand’s history through the masterful storytelling of Master Distiller Chris Morris and Master Taster Melissa Rift. We aren’t sure how available this whiskey will be around the country, but if you can score a bottle, we think you’ll be thoroughly impressed with this “new” spin on Old Forester and the Whiskey Row Series.
Bourbon Lens Tasting Notes:
- Nose: brown sugar and cinnamon
- Palate: big time brown sugar, cinnamon, toasted nuts, sweet buttered cornbread, and a wave of creaminess.
- Finish: the brown sugar fades to a long and lingering finish with a distinct honeysuckle sweetness.
Fast Facts about Old Forester 1924:
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Mashbill: 79% Corn; 11% Rye; 10% Malted Barley
- Age: 10 Year
- Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
- Price: $115
- Availability: Limited, annual release
Old Forester 1924 Press Release:
Old Forester® just announced the newest release in its coveted and award-winning Whiskey Row Series – 1924. This 10-year-old age-stated bourbon is 100 proof and comprises a new mash bill for the brand.
Available nationwide, this marks the fifth installment in the Whiskey Row Series. Rather than the traditional Old Forester recipe (72% corn; 18% rye and 10% malted barley), 1924 debuts a new mash bill (79% corn; 11% rye and 10% malted barley).
The bottle marks an important point in Old Forester’s 153-year history.
During Prohibition, more than 200 distilleries in Kentucky alone were forced to close. Old Forester, however, continued operations because the federal government issued it one of six permits to bottle existing whiskey stocks as medicine. In 1924, Old Forester acquired barrels from closed distillers, with different mash bills, and bottled that liquid as Old Forester. This special release commemorates that moment in time.
This release honors the 100th anniversary of that whiskey innovation. Old Forester is the only bourbon brand produced before, during and after Prohibition.
We are honored to commemorate this historical milestone with a new featured mash bill and a beautiful 10-year age statement. It allows whisky lovers to taste just how dynamic our brand can be while staying rooted in our rich history.
Master Taster Melissa Rift
The Whiskey Row series now includes:
- 1870 Original Batch
- 1910 Old Fine Whisky
- 1897 Bottled in Bond
- 1920 Prohibition Style
- 1924 10-Year-Old
Each highlights a distinguishable moment in the brand’s 153-year history garnering its place in the series and standing among Old Forester’s legacy.
Distillery Tasting Notes:
- Color: Dark graham cracker.
- Aroma: Soft notes of fudge, cocoa, marzipan, and cured tobacco layered over hints of rich oak and warm cinnamon.
- Flavor: Chocolate-covered graham cracker dusted with cinnamon.
- Finish: Hints of spice and graham cracker crumbles.
Old Forester 1924 is 50% ABV (100 proof) and is available nationwide starting today at participating retailers and at Old Forester Distilling Co. for $115.
For more information on Old Forester, please visit OldForester.com.
A huge thank you to the Brown-Forman team, including Master Distiller Chris Morris, Master Taster Melissa Rift, and Chris Poynter, for the invitation to experience 1924 in the Old Forester Whiskey Row Series.
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