Description

Old Forester 86 Proof is the everyday expression of America’s first bottled bourbon — created in 1870 by George Garvin Brown who pioneered the sealed glass bottle as a guarantee of quality and purity, and the only bourbon continuously distilled and marketed by the founding family before, during, and after Prohibition.

At 86 proof, Old Forester’s flagship expression is the versatile everyday bourbon — rich and full-flavored enough to drink neat, balanced enough to work on the rocks, and robust enough to hold up in cocktails without disappearing into the mix. The 150-year production continuity at Brown-Forman means the flavor profile has been refined over generations rather than reinvented: caramel, vanilla, and warm spice in a smooth, accessible format that has made it a staple of bourbon bars and home collections since the 19th century.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Caramel, vanilla, and sweet oak with the gentle spice of Brown-Forman’s proprietary yeast
• Palate: Rich and smooth — caramel and vanilla leading with warm spice on the mid-palate
• Finish: Warm and medium-length — the accessible everyday bourbon finish

Specs

• Distillery: Brown-Forman, Louisville, Kentucky (est. 1870)
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• ABV: 43% (86 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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