Old Forester - 1920 Prohibition

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The 4th installment of the Whiskey Row series brings us a 115 high proof bourbon. With the intent to pay homage to how whiskey was 100 yrs ago, this 1920 bourbon is rich in the mouthfeel, dry cherries on the first sip, and sweet vanilla on the exhale. As a lover of deep, high proof bourbons, 1920 checks every box. While this is a great buy, i highly reccomend trying the 1870 first to truly understand all these bourbons. This is my 3rd favorite bourbon in the series and my go to bourbon for cocktails, on the rocks, and for gifts.  

The Volstead Act of 1920 which initiated Prohibition in the USA granted permits to six distillers in Kentucky to continue to bottle bourbon for medicinal purposes. Through one of these permits, Old Forester continued to be produced as medicinal whiskey on Louisville’s famed Whiskey Row. It is the only bourbon continuously sold by the same company that has been available for sale before, during and after Prohibition.

During this time, all whiskies had to be bottled at 100 Proof. With a barrel entry proof of 100, the “angel’s share” would have created a 115 proof whiskey after maturation. To pay homage to this era, Old Forester presents 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon at 115 proof to represent the rich flavor profile this bourbon had nearly 100 years ago.