Old Forester Classic 86 Proof

Old Forester Classic 86 Proof

Created in 1870, Old Forester is the only bourbon continuously distilled and marketed by the founding family before, during and after Prohibition. At 86 proof, Old Forester delivers a genuine bourbon experience, with rich, full flavor and a smooth character that is ideal for sipping neat, on the rocks, with a splash of water, or in a classic cocktail.

PROOF
86 proof

COLOR
Brownish-orange

AROMA
Sharp and sweet, with a strong floral character that swirls with hints of mint, rich tobacco leaf and vanilla. A touch of oak and pine provide a strong underpinning.

TASTE
Sharp at first, but softens quickly, with hints of oak, sweet corn and rye grain character. Spicy, with soft vanilla and light orange notes.

FINISH
Long, warm and slightly drying. Nice level of sweetness.

OLD FORESTER MINT JULEP

2 oz Old Forester Bourbon
0.75 oz Simple Syrup
8 Mint Leaves
3 Mint Sprigs (Garnish)

Pack mint julep cup with crushed ice. In a mixing glass, combine bourbon, syrup, and mint leaves. Lightly bruise mint leaves with a muddler, strain contents into julep cup. Garnish with 3 generous sprigs of mint. Make sure to slap mint. Make sure to insert straw into ice near mint.

OLD FORESTER WHISKEY SOUR

2 oz Old Forester Bourbon
0.75 oz Simple Syrup
0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Cherry (Garnish)
1 Orange Wedge (Garnish)

Shake with ice, strain over fresh ice. Garnish with skewered cherry and orange wedge. lemon peel (oils expressed).

OLD FORESTER HORSE'S NECK

2 oz Old Forester Bourbon
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Ginger Ale
1 Long Lemon Peel (Garnish)

In an ice filled Collin's glass, combine bourbon, bitters, and top with ginger ale. Peel a generous lemon peel , express a light squeeze of oil over the drink, and tuck the peel into the cocktail, winding through the ice.

Bottle Size: 750ml