Brown-Forman, has announced the launch of a special limited-edition
Old Forester bottling, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the bourbon brand.
Old Forester 150th Anniversary Bourbon, which will be available
in three batches with varying ABV’s of 62.8%, 63.2% and 63.4%, was produced
from a selection of 150 bourbon barrels, which were chosen by Master Distiller
Chris Morris.
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At maturity, several barrels lost their full contents to the ‘Angel's Share’. The resulting aged liquid was then personally and individually tasted by Master Taster Jackie Zykan and separated by-hand into three distinct batches, differing in proof and flavour profile.
George Garvin Brown, changed the spirits industry forever
when he sealed and sold his whisky ‘Old Forester’ exclusively in a glass
bottle. Each bottle was adorned with his signature, a personal guarantee of the
brand's quality and consistency.
Old Forester 150th Anniversary Bourbon, references and pays homage
to George's original process, composed of three batches, unfiltered and each
presented at individual batch strength. The limited release is presented in an
amber glass bottle, reminiscent of the hand-blown glass of George's day, and comes
in a commemorative canister.
Commenting on the launch, Campbell Brown, Old Forester
President and Fifth-Generation Brown Family Member, said: "This special
bourbon has been in the works for some time now, and while it is exciting for
our family and colleagues, I hope the larger Old Forester family - the bourbon
lovers and fans - will appreciate it just as much. My great-great grandfather
had quite the vision for his whisky. He was bringing something to the market
that had previously not existed and today, we instil his legacy of ingenuity
in everything we do - especially in the halls at Old Forester Distilling Co.,
in the same building George ran the business in the early days of the company."
Old Forester 150th Anniversary Bourbon, will be available next
month in limited quantities, across the US, for a RRP of $150.00
Posted by Steve Rush