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"This whisky is distilled by us only, and we are responsible for its 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, Founder. Originally produced on Louisville's Whiskey Row, this whisky embraces the definition of the act introduced in 1897 which inspired higher quality standards for the spirits industry.
| Alcohol by Volume | 50.0% |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Region | Kentucky |
| UPC | 081128000981 |
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Critic reviews and blind-tasting competition results for this bottle.
This bourbon has concentrated flavors, but they go well together. There's vanilla, red apple, citrus peel, sweet and hot spices, vitamin bottle tartness, espresso and a lot of leather.
Screaming oak nose for a relatively young whiskey; about all that's there is whiskey-soaked staves and some hot spice. … Almost astringent in the finish. If you like big oak, here it is, but forget balance.
Candy bracelets on the nose; a light-bodied palate with candied orange, red hots, toasted bread, eucalyptus, cured wood, peppermint, candy bracelets, caramel, nutmeg, and glazed plum; a warm and sweet finish with sweet candy bracelets and cardamom.
Very attractive nose filled with ripe pear, mango and some citrus. Also sweet spice behind where vanilla is prominent. … Lively entry into the mouth with free flow across the palate. … Long, aromatic finish.
4 medals from 3 competitions, 2016 to 2026.
How strongly each flavor family shows up across 5 notes from 4 publications, weighted by source.
Old Forester 1897 'Bottled In Bond' against other bourbons we carry. Closer dots taste more alike.
Closest bourbons at a similar price: Penelope 'Four Grain' Wheated ($39.97), Chicken Cock ($59.97), and Eagle Rare 10 Year ($58.96).
Each whisky's place on the map, from 0 to 10.
| Whisky | Rich | Smoky | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Forester 1897 'Bottled In Bond' (this bottle) | 4.9 | 0.9 | $64.98 |
| High West Distillery 'American Prairie' Blended | 4.8 | 0.9 | $29.97 |
| Penelope 'Four Grain' Wheated | 5.0 | 1.0 | $39.97 |
| Chicken Cock | 5.0 | 0.7 | $59.97 |
| Eagle Rare 10 Year | 5.1 | 0.8 | $58.96 |
| Evan Williams Black Label | 5.1 | 1.1 | $13.97 |
| Penelope 'Cooper Series' Rose Cask Finish | 5.1 | 0.7 | $99.96 |
| Blood Oath | 5.2 | 0.9 | $599.96 |
| Old Grand-Dad Bonded 100 Proof | 5.0 | 1.2 | $26.98 |
| Booker's | 5.2 | 0.7 | $99.96 |
| Yellowstone Limited Edition | 5.1 | 0.6 | $399.96 |
| Angel's Envy Port Wine Barrel Finish | 4.8 | 0.5 | $34.97 |
| Old Forester 86 Proof | 4.5 | 1.0 | $19.97 |
| Redemption Wheated | 4.6 | 0.6 | $39.97 |
| 1792 Sweet Wheat | 4.5 | 0.7 | $199.96 |
| William Larue Weller | 4.5 | 0.7 | $1,699.96 |
| FEW 93 Proof | 5.4 | 0.9 | $49.98 |
| Conecuh Ridge Distillery Clyde May's Special Reserve 6 Year Old | 4.8 | 0.4 | $64.98 |
| Maker's Mark | 5.4 | 0.7 | $26.97 |
| Knob Creek Small Batch 9 Year Old | 5.5 | 0.9 | $36.97 |
| Michter's 10 Year Old Single Barrel | 5.5 | 0.9 | $379.96 |
| Widow Jane 10 Year Old | 5.5 | 0.9 | $79.98 |
| Woodinville Whiskey Co. Port Cask Finish | 4.3 | 1.0 | $54.98 |
| Widow Jane Lucky Thirteen 13 Year Old | 5.1 | 1.5 | $139.96 |
Flavor scores are our estimates. A flavor scores higher when more critics mention it and when they describe it more strongly, so no single review sets the result. They are not a rating from any publication.