Old Forester 117 Series Extra Old Bourbon Returns – Press Release

Press Release

Old Forester Announces Return of 117 Series: Extra Old

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Old Forester announces the return of Extra Old, a limited-edition whisky derived from an extra-long double-barreling process. This liquid was first released in February 2022 as an installment of the brand’s acclaimed and limited-expression lineup, the 117 Series.

Old Forester Extra Old Spends More Time In The Secondary Barrel

To create this unique expression, Old Forester aged its 1910 whisky in a heavily charred secondary barrel for an additional 18 months, resulting in a rich flavor profile with pronounced caramel notes.

“This expression showcases the exceptional flavors that can come from the second barrel, and how we can layer the flavors we achieve from maturation through the double barreling process”

History In A Bottle

Master Taster Melissa Rift said. “Whisky lovers can taste the history captured in this bottle.”

Old Forester 1910 is a coveted expression commemorating the October 22, 1910 distillery fire at 117 Main Street. A batch of mature whisky, ready to be bottled, was then re-barreled in new barrels so it could be removed due to the fire damage. What emerged from the re-barreling was a full-bodied whisky, remarkable enough to become an entirely new expression – Old Fine Whisky. For Old Forester Extra Old, the brand left the 1910 whiskey aging in a secondary barrel and extracted a more heavily charred influence.

117 Series Extra Old Bourbon Tasting Notes From Old Forester: 

AROMA: 
On the nose, this expression showcases chocolate covered cherries, burnt caramel and graham cracker with subtle notes of barrel smoke and creamy butterscotch

FLAVOR:
The palate is balanced and buttery with pops of spiced pear and apple as notes of chocolate and cinnamon graham cracker persist

FINISH: 
A balanced finish presents warm spiced cinnamon, apple skin and lightly charred oak creating a long and flavorful finish

Packaging, Pricing and Availability

Old Forester 117 Series Extra Old Bourbon is bottled at 93-proof in a 375 ml bottle. A limited quantity will be available at Old Forester Distillery starting at 10 a.m. EST on January 22, 2025 and is available for shipping in states where it is legal (KY, NH, NE, ND, D.C.) at shop.oldforester.com It is also available at select Kentucky retailers. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $64.99.

For more information on Old Forester, please visit OldForester.com.

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