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Old Forester Bourbon

Louisville bourbon since 1870, sealed in glass from the first pour.

13 bottles Same-day or next-day LI delivery Wine shipping where legal
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The story

The story behind Old Forester

George Garvin Brown founded Old Forester in Louisville, Kentucky in 1870 and sold it only in sealed glass bottles, a guarantee against tampering at a time when whiskey came by the barrel. It is the one bourbon continuously produced and sold by its founding family before, during, and after Prohibition. The house mash bill is 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley, fermented sour mash on the proprietary 1B yeast strain.

Barrels come from the family's own Brown-Forman Cooperage, and the heat-cycled warehouses in Shively, Kentucky keep the wood working through winter. We have poured these bottles across this counter for three decades, and the 1910 double-barrel finish still stops people mid-sentence.

The lineup

Explore the Old Forester range

Seven expressions span light and crisp to a 10 year age statement, so you can start at 86 proof and climb to 115 without leaving the family.

ExpressionTypeProof / ABVTasting notes
Old Forester 86 ProofKentucky Straight Bourbon86Light, crisp fruit, soft baking spice
Old Forester 100 ProofKentucky Straight Bourbon100Rich caramel, heavy spice, solid oak
1870 Original BatchKentucky Straight Bourbon90Soft traditional style, vanilla, light spice
1897 Bottled in BondBottled in Bond Bourbon100Structured, deep maple syrup, toasted wood
1910 Old Fine WhiskyDouble-Barreled Bourbon93Dark chocolate, fudge, creme brulee
1920 Prohibition StyleKentucky Straight Bourbon115Barrel char, dark fruit, cocoa
1924 10 Year OldAged Bourbon100Ten year age, 79% corn mash bill
Out of stockSpiritOld Forester - Bourbon Whiskey 750mL$23.99Out of stockSpiritOld Forester - 1897 Bottled In Bond 750mL$54.99Out of stockSpiritOld Forester - 1870 Original Batch 750mL$49.99SpiritOld Forester - Bourbon Whiskey 1L$26.99Out of stockSpiritOld Forester - Birthday Bourbon 750mL$999.99Out of stockSpiritOld Forester - 1920 Prohibition 750mL$64.99Out of stockBourbonOld Forester - 1910 Old Fine Whisky 750mL$64.99Out of stockBourbonOld Forester - Bourbon Whiskey 50mL$1.59Out of stockBourbonOld Forester - 100 Proof Bourbon 750mL$29.99Out of stockSpiritOld Forester - Statesman Bourbon 750mL$53.99SpiritOld Forester - Bourbon Whiskey 375mL$12.99Out of stockSpiritOld Forester - Bourbon Whiskey 200mL$5.99SpiritOld Forester - 1924 10 Yr Old 750mL$133.99
Buying guidance

Which Old Forester is right for you?

You can buy Old Forester online here at honest shelf prices. The 375mL is $12.99, the 1L is $26.99, and the 1924 10 Year Old runs $133.99. The 86 Proof 750mL sits at $23.99, 100 Proof at $29.99, 1870 Original Batch at $49.99, Statesman at $53.99, 1897 Bottled in Bond at $54.99, and both 1910 and 1920 at $64.99. Birthday Bourbon is listed at $999.99. Stock moves, so call ahead on the limited bottles.

The Everyday SipperOld Forester Bourbon Whiskey 1L

A liter of 86 proof for the shelf, priced where you can pour it often.

The Proof ChaserOld Forester 1920 Prohibition 750mL

115 proof, barrel char and cocoa, built for a splash of water.

The CollectorOld Forester 1924 10 Yr Old 750mL

Ten year age statement and the historic 79% corn mash bill.

Make the most of it

Old Forester cocktails and pairings

Pour the lower proofs neat, add limestone water to the 1920, and let the high rye carry an Old Fashioned.
Good to know

Old Forester questions, answered

Who founded Old Forester?
George Garvin Brown founded Old Forester in 1870 in Louisville, Kentucky. It was sold only in sealed glass bottles to guarantee quality, and it is the only bourbon continuously produced and sold by its founding family through Prohibition.
What is the Old Forester mash bill?
The signature recipe is 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley, a high rye mash bill fermented with the proprietary 1B yeast. The 1924 expression uses a separate historic bill of 79% corn, 11% rye, and 10% malted barley.
Is Old Forester a good bourbon?
Old Forester is a well regarded Kentucky straight bourbon with a long track record. The 1910, 1920, and 1924 expressions each earned Gold Medals at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and the range covers value to luxury pricing.
What is the difference between Old Forester 1910 and 1920?
1910 Old Fine Whisky is 93 proof and finishes in a second heavily charred new oak barrel at low entry proof, giving dark chocolate and fudge. 1920 Prohibition Style is 115 proof, unfiltered in style, with barrel char, dark fruit, and cocoa.
Do you deliver Old Forester, and can I pick it up?
We offer same-day or next-day delivery across Nassau and Suffolk, free local delivery over $250, and free curbside pickup in Commack. Spirits ship to the states where it is legal, confirmed at checkout; order online or call (631) 343-7200. Must be 21 or older.
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