Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Bourbon
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Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Bourbon

Old Forester750 ml45% ABV

The historic original batch style of Kentucky's first bottled bourbon

This premium expression pays tribute to the historic batching process introduced by founder George Garvin Brown in 1870. It delivers a soft, fruit-forward palate balanced by warm baking spices and a gentle toasted oak finish.

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Best enjoyed

Room temperature64-70F
Rocks glass
Gifting
Celebration
Weeknight
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Food pairings

Traditional
Slow-smoked beef brisket or crisp pecan pie
Vegetarian
Dark chocolate truffles or roasted glazed pecans
Cheese
Aged Gouda or Sharp Cheddar
Also good withBeefDark Chocolate

A cocktail to make with it

1870 Old Fashioned

  • 2 oz Old Forester 1870
  • 0.25 oz Demerara Syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Orange peel for garnish

Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube and garnish with an orange peel.

Serve in a rocks glass

The story behind it

The maker

Founded by George Garvin Brown in 1870, Old Forester was the first bourbon to be exclusively sold in sealed glass bottles to guarantee quality. This innovative step revolutionized the American whiskey industry, establishing a legacy of integrity and craftsmanship that continues under the Brown-Forman family today.

How it is made

Crafted at the historic Louisville distillery, this bourbon replicates the original method of blending barrels from three different warehouses to achieve a consistent signature style. It remains a hallmark of Kentucky's longest continuously operating bourbon brand.

From Kentucky, USA

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