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Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond Whisky

Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond is crafted to honor a watershed moment in bourbon history – the U.S. Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. This expression follows the Bottled in Bond standards that whisky must be aged in a federally bonded warehouse for at least four years, the product of one distillation season, one distiller and from one distillery and bottled at 100 Proof. The concept behind these regulations – the idea of ‘sealed in quality’ – was something Old Forester introduced in 1870, as America’s First Bottled Bourbon.

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2020 International Wine & Spirits Competition - Silver
2019 American Whiskey Masters - Master
  • Aroma

    A classically styled bourbon profile with robust, intense caramel and vanilla bean, complimented by dried fruits, sweet leather and cured tobacco

  • Taste

    Sticky toffee and smoky wood tones lead the flavor with figs, dates and raisins offering dimension. Black pepper and cinnamon spice provide structure and texture

  • Finish

    Deep fruit, spice and oak notes layered over dark caramel and vanilla. Big, bold and classic with leather and cured tobacco as it longers on

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Old Forester Straight Bourbon Whisky, 43-63.5% Alc. by Vol., Old Forester Mint Julep Cocktail, 30% Alc./Vol. Old Forester Distilling Company at Louisville in Kentucky. OLD FORESTER is a registered trademark. “AMERICA’S FIRST BOTTLED BOURBON’ is a trademark. ©2025 Brown-Forman Distillers. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

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