Old Forester 1870 Original Batch - Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky (750ml)Old Forester 1870s name refers to the year that Brown Forman founder George Garvin Brown began batching whiskey from three different distilleries (Atherton in Bardstown, Mattingly in Marion and Mellwood in Louisville) to ensure a consistent product. 1870 Original Batch is also blended by Marianne Barnes, the protg of Brown Formans master distiller, Chris Morris. It is said this would make 1870 the the first bourbon from a major producer blended by a

Although no two casks are the same

hints of grass and a good hit of malt

Made with California grape distillate which provides a rich

flaky pastry and crunchy fruits fresh from the orchard

Nose: Sherry notes so thick you need a knife to cut them

slightly smoky

This 4 year old whiskey is bottled at barrel strength of 107 proof

feared for their fire breathing

but it tastes like very fine plums

alongside plenty of thick malt and sweetness

Through a combination of careful barrel selection

Nose: Multifaceted