Old Forester 1920 Review [In Depth] - The Whiskey Shelf Old Forester Statesman Bourbon Classification: Straight Bourbon Company: Brown-Forman Distillery: Old Forester Distilling Company Release Date: July 2017 (Ongoing release) Proof: 95 Age: NAS Mashbill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley Color: Light Mahogany Price: $55 (2020) Official Website Buy Old Forester Statesman Bourbon at Frootbat I know this is the most sought-after expression from Old Forester. The finish is the only weak spot in the experience, as the conclusion of the whiskey is rather thin and grain-heavy. Some awards and recognitions for the brand include the following: Wine Enthusiast described Old Forester as having "a very spicy nose that has some sweet vanilla peeking through". Back in the day, Geroge Brown would pull barrels from his three distilleries to create a consistent blend to bottle. It does not come without risk. Cherry, confectioners sugar, cocoa, light banana, and caramel combine to create a robust and delectable experience. From the first sip the flavor was extraordinary. A real delight neat. It is not an entirely new concept for Mr. Vaughn. No, this isnt a bottle made for the U.S. president. Bond is welcome to his shaken martinis. This created a great bourbon thats being replicated in the modern day. What brands and media properties are doing really well today is creating more of the universe an immersive experience you get to participate in, Ms. Hansell said. Dark caramel coats layers of malt nuttiness and sweet graham cracker all warmed by green peppercorn and coriander spice brightened with a hint of cedar. Wow. But the director, Matthew Vaughn, took that common commercial device and reversed it. The bourbon, which became widely available this month, well before the Sept. 22 release of the movie, is its own product. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Smooth , vanilla notes. It was intended as a limited edition, but lo and behold, people seemed to like it, and Statesman is still widely available on the market today, two years later. No complaints from me. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Drop-in your email address and we'll send you Drinkhacker's best reviews, most insightful features, and great extras like exclusive contests and giveaways, once a week.