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Whisky Review: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon

We review Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon, a 115 proof bourbon designed to mimic what a Prohibition era whiskey might have been like.

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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style

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Appearance:
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style bourbon appears deep amber brown in the glass.
Nose:
Strong cherry and dark fruit notes dominate the nose, and some light notes of caramel and seasoned oak linger underneath.
Palate:
On the front palate, a very brief berry note leads off the front and the flavor transitions to caramel and toasted nut notes. In the mid-palate, the caramel note drops off and seasoned oak and caramelized sugar lead into a light cream and seasoned oak finish. Final Thoughts and Score/Buy A Bottle: Score: 88/100 Old Forester 1920 Prohibition style bourbon is easily my favorite expression of the Whiskey Row Series. I’ve been a fan of Old Forester Signature, and 1920 Prohibition Style bourbon is has a similar flavor profile but much stronger. If I had one minor gripe, it would be that this expression likely started as normal barrels of Old Forester distillate, with a barrel entry proof of 125. If Brown-Forman really wanted to make an interesting bourbon, barreling some bourbon at 100 proof for a future release would be a more accurate reflection of a prohibition style whiskey. Overall, I find the flavor profile to be interesting. And, I would certainly recommend this bottle, especially if you can find it below the suggested retail price.
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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.

Jordan Morris

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