Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Bourbon Whisky

Product Description

Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky: A Happy Accident, Barreled Twice

Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky is the fourth and final expression in the Whiskey Row Series, and it tells the best story in the lineup. On October 22, 1910, a fire on the bottling line halted production at Old Forester. The mature whisky that was ready to be bottled had to be moved into secondary barrels and stored while the line was repaired. What came out of that second barrel was a delightful whisky, so different from regular Old Forester and so good that it became an entirely new expression: Old Fine Whisky. Master Distiller Chris Morris called it the first documented double-barreled whisky, and it revealed a previously unknown heritage of double-barreled bourbons at the brand.

The 1910 bottling mimics that happy accident. It's a double-barreled bourbon, finished in a heavily charred, lightly toasted second barrel, and presented at 93 proof. It earned a Gold Medal at the 2023 San Francisco Spirits Competition and a 93 at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge.

How Old Forester 1910 Is Made

The base is regular Old Forester, made from a mash bill of 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley. Once the bourbon is fully mature, it's moved into a second new barrel, just as it was in 1910. Old Forester Master Taster Jackie Zykan explains, "Mature Old Forester enters a second barrel at 100 proof, just as it did in 1910. The second barrel is charred nearly to the point of incineration." Entering that second barrel at a low 100 proof lets more of the sweet wood sugars dissolve into the whiskey. The result is a smooth, sweet bourbon with a clean, crisp finish and more body and dessert-like character than the standard bottling. It's bottled at 93 proof (46.5% ABV).

Tasting Notes

Nose: Interlaced layers of buttercream, sticky toffee, baked apple, and a hint of roasted coffee beans.

Palate: Smooth and well rounded, with sweet oatmeal raisin cookie leading into warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and mocha.

Finish: Viscous yet slightly dry, with peripheral spice and smoky charred oak.

Food Pairings

The toffee, cookie, and mocha character in Old Forester 1910 pairs well with oatmeal raisin cookies, pecan pie, and bread pudding. It also goes well with dark chocolate, coffee desserts, smoked brisket, and grilled pork. For a simple pairing, try it with a slice of apple pie.

Serving Suggestions

Old Forester 1910 is best sipped neat, to appreciate the buttercream sweetness and charred oak. A single large ice cube will soften the proof without muting the flavor. It also makes a rich Old Fashioned, where its sweetness and char stand up to bitters and an orange peel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it called Old Fine Whisky? The name comes from the new expression that resulted when Old Forester re-barreled mature whisky after a 1910 bottling line fire.

What does double barreled mean? The bourbon is matured in a first new charred oak barrel, then transferred to a second, heavily charred barrel for additional aging before bottling.

What proof is it? 93 proof (46.5% ABV).

What is the mash bill? 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley.

What awards has it won? A Gold Medal at the 2023 San Francisco Spirits Competition and a 93 at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge.

Is it part of a series? Yes. It's the fourth and final release in the Whiskey Row Series, following 1870 Original Batch, 1897 Bottled in Bond, and 1920 Prohibition Style.

Where is it made? By Old Forester in Louisville, Kentucky.

Explore More

Want to explore the rest of the series? Try the Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon Whisky for a bold 115 proof expression, or the limited Old Forester 1924 10 Year Old Whisky. Browse our full Bourbon collection for more Kentucky bourbons.

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