A Historic First for Old Forester’s Bottled in Bond Collection
LOUISVILLE, KY (March 18, 2025) – Old Forester® continues its tradition of innovation with the latest release in the 117 Series: Bottled in Bond Rye. This marks the first-ever Bottled in Bond Rye Whisky from the historic distillery, staying true to Old Forester’s commitment to quality and consistency.
🔥 100 Proof | 375mL | $64.99
📍 Available at the Old Forester Distillery & select Kentucky retailers
🛒 Limited online shipping to D.C., KY, NE, NH, ND via shop.oldforester.com
What Makes Bottled in Bond Rye Special?
The 1897 Bottled in Bond Act established strict guidelines to ensure whisky quality and authenticity. This new release from Old Forester adheres to those standards, featuring whisky from barrels filled during a single distillation season—specifically, the cool and wet spring of 2015.
“This 117 Series release is unique because it holds a tie to our 1897 Bottled in Bond, our tribute to the Bottled in Bond Act,” says Old Forester Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo. “This release is a first for Old Forester and stays true to our historical promise of quality, consistency, and balance.”
As part of the 117 Series, which launched in 2021, this limited-edition release offers a rare glimpse into Old Forester’s distilling legacy, delivering a bold, well-balanced rye experience.
Tasting Notes – Old Forester 117 Series: Bottled in Bond Rye
🎨 Color: Ripe Tangerine
👃 Aroma: Sweet honeysuckle, candied lemon, ginger root, thick molasses
🥃 Flavor: Intense spice on entry, charred oak, cracked pepper, cooked pear
✨ Finish: Quick and dry, bright citrus, lemongrass, coriander
This 100-proof rye whisky showcases deep spice, bright citrus, and rich oak notes, creating a bold and complex profile for rye enthusiasts.
Where to Buy Old Forester Bottled in Bond Rye
🚀 Available Now!
📍 Old Forester Distillery Retail Shop
🛒 Online (Shipping to D.C., KY, NE, NH, ND only) – shop.oldforester.com
🏪 Select Kentucky retailers
SRP: $64.99 (375mL)
This highly limited release is expected to sell quickly. Fans of Bottled in Bond whisky and rye lovers should act fast to secure a bottle.
About Old Forester Bourbon
Founded in 1870 by George Garvin Brown, Old Forester is the original brand of Brown-Forman and has remained committed to producing consistent, high-quality bourbon for over 150 years. Brown believed in his product so much that he sealed, signed, and pledged:
“There is nothing better in the market.”
Today, Old Forester continues to honor that legacy through innovative releases like the 117 Series, which explores unique expressions of its historic whisky.
🔗 Learn more at: OldForester.com
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