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Background: Old Forester was founded in Louisville, Kentucky in 1870 by George Garvin Brown and is the flagship
brand for one of Louisville's oldest companies, Brown-Forman, and is still bottled and distilled here
today. Old Forester is known as "Louisville' Bourbon" and as the "Original Bottled Bourbon" due to the
fact that in the 1800's Old Forester was one of the first bourbons to be sold exclusively in sealed
glass bottles to assure its quality. Old Forester's trademark is George Garvin Brown's hand written
guarantee on every bottle. "This Whisky is distilled by us only, and we are responsible for it's richness
and fine quality. Its elegant flavor is solely due to original fineness developed with care. There is
nothing better in the market" - George Garvin Brown. The name, it is theorized, came from a friend of
Brown's that was one of Louisville's most prominent physicians at the time. Another theory is that the
name Old Forester came from a Confederate General, Nathan Bedford Forrester (notice the extra 'r'). Old
Forester is made in the same fashion that it was made in 1870, which is what makes it a very unique bourbon:
By distilling it twice and using mainly rye barley among others. Old Forester was the winner of the Gold
Medal in the 2003 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Old Forester is also available "bottled in bond" (100 proof), in
addition to Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, which was released in 2002 celebrating 100th anniversary of
George Garvin Brown purchasing Brown-Forman's first distillery. It was bottled 2002 and vintage distilled
in 1989, 95 proof. It is to be released every year on September 2 to commemorate George Garvin Brown's
birthday.
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Bourbon type:
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
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Bourbon
sub-type: Small Batch
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Bottled and distilled by: Brown Forman Corporation
(Louisville, KY), Labrot and Graham Distillery, Versailles, KY
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Proof: 86 proof
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Age: At least 4 years
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Tasting notes: Smooth and rich in rye. Easy on the palate.
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Taster: wbj,
1/17/07
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