Whiskey Review: Old Forester 117 Series Scotch Cask Finish

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

Bourbon finished in Scotch casks; bottled at 93 proof; priced at $59.99.
Appearance:
There’s some splendid, rich golden-brown in this glass, showcasing an established leg structure and solid viscosity.
Nose:
Rich, warm bourbon notes of oak and vanilla waft into my nose, carrying some hints of brown sugar, apricot, cherry jam, nut butter, and banana pudding.
Palate:
This opens nicely on my tongue, delivering rich vanilla, apricot, dark chocolate, creme brulee, apple cider, and warm toffee. There are also some back notes of blackberry.
Finish:
It slides down nicely, a little sweet, as it heads into the deep part of my throat. It is of a good length, leaving a pleasant aftertaste.
Comments:
Old Forester 117 Series Scotch Cask Finish is a solid cask-finished bourbon and another strong offering from Old Forester. It didn’t blow me away, but I find it worth having a bottle at home if you can acquire one.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti is the founder of The Whiskey Wash, an award-winning whiskey lifestyle website dedicated to informing and entertaining consumers about whisk(e)y globally. As a whisk(e)y journalist, expert, and judge, he has written extensively about the subject, been interviewed in various media outlets, and provided tasting input on many whiskeys at competitions.

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