Der Old Forester 1924 von Brown-Forman ist eines der Bottlings in der Whiskey Row-Serie – und war bei seiner Einführung im Januar 2024 (wir haben damals berichtet) binnen weniger Wochen ausverkauft. Nun ist er wieder zurück und wird – wie schon im Vorjahr – in den meisten Bundesstaaten der USA im Handel und in Bars verfügbar sein.
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Old Forester 1924 Returns: 10-Year-Old Bourbon Back on the Shelf Nationwide
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Old Forester® announces Old Forester 1924 is returning to shelves for a second year. When introduced last January, this 10-year-old 100-proof bourbon sold out nationally in weeks.
Old Forester 1924 quickly became a consumer favorite of our beloved Whiskey Row Series. We are glad to see it return to stores, bars and restaurants across America.“
Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo
This expression features a mash bill of 79% corn, 11% rye and 10% malted barley rather than the traditional Old Forester recipe of 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malted barley.
This 10-year-old age-stated bourbon is the newest addition to the brand’s Whiskey Row Series, a collection of Old Forester expressions that commemorate distinguishable moments from the brand’s 153-year history.
When more than 200 distilleries in Kentucky were forced to close during Prohibition, Old Forester continued operations because the federal government issued them one of six permits to continue to bottle existing whiskey stocks as medicine. In 1924, Old Forester acquired barrels from neighboring closed distillers, each containing different mash bills, and bottled that liquid as Old Forester. This special release commemorates that moment in time.
When 1924 was first released last year in January 2024 it celebrated and honored the 100th anniversary of whiskey innovation as Old Forester is the only bourbon brand produced before, during and after Prohibition.
„With a new mash bill and 10-year age statement, 1924 features a unique taste unlike any other Old Forester expression, but fits perfectly within our storytelling Whiskey Row series. After such a quick sell-out last year, this re-release gives more whiskey drinkers the chance to taste – and love – this dynamic expression.“
Master Taster Melissa Rift
The Whiskey Row series now includes:
- 1870 Original Batch
- 1897 Bottled in Bond
- 1910 Old Fine Whisky
- 1920 Prohibition Style
- 1924 10-Year-Old
Tasting Notes:
- Color: Dark graham cracker.
- Aroma: Soft notes of fudge, cocoa, marzipan, and cured tobacco layered over
- hints of rich oak and warm cinnamon.
- Flavor: Chocolate-covered graham cracker dusted with cinnamon.
- Finish: Hints of spice and graham cracker crumbles.
Old Forester 1924 is 50% ABV (100-proof) and is available nationwide starting today at participating retailers and at Old Forester Distilling Co. for $119.99.
