old forester barrel strength single barrel bourbon s2b31

Consistency, balance, and above all, quality. That's what drove Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown to seal bourbon in a glass bottle — and sign his name to it as a personal guarantee — for the very first time way back in 1870. Today, Old Forester remains the distinguished choice for those who appreciate authenticity in their bourbon. Here's your exclusive opportunity to share a special place in this legacy with this single-barrel release. From Lee Diaz, Topflight Series Panel Member: Occasionally, following the initial selection process, between the time a single barrel is bottled to when it is expected to arrive at retail, it goes missing. Something that we are excited to bring to you is seemingly gone, and left only to memory - until one day, someone discovers these cases in a warehouse. We have come to call each of these a "Lost Barrel" and this Old Forester Single Barrel Bourbon, selected in June 2023) is truly something special. As a high-floor aged barrel from Warehouse G, which is not heat-cycled, this barrel has experienced the full range of weather over the past few years, which has included some solid heat. As a result, this selection is bright, bold and packed with flavor. On the nose, you'll breathe in aromas of marzipan, cinnamon, dark fruit, toasted oak, dark chocolate. This leads into sips that reveal cola, chocolate, marshmallow, bread pudding, toasted oak, clove. The finish then surprises your taste buds with cherry, herbal tea, candied orange, graham cracker, leather. While it is such a fun way to explore what Old Forester can do, it is also a very different profile from our previous Barrel Strength Bourbon Proof releases, so if you've been with us for a while and have either of those other two picks, this one will offer you a fun side-by-side tasting experience. TOPFLIGHT: Series 2, Barrel No. 31 PROOF: 131.10 MASHBILL: 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malted barley WAREHOUSE LOCATION: Warehouse G, Floor 7