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Brown-Forman (Old Forester) distillery in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA

Brown-Forman (Old Forester)

America's First Bottled Bourbon

George Garvin Brown was the first to sell bourbon exclusively in sealed glass bottles, guaranteeing quality and consistency. The Whiskey Row series celebrates Prohibition-era recipes with modern craft.

Est. 1870 Kentucky, USA Official Website
Region
Louisville, Kentucky
Owner
Brown-Forman
Distinction
Only bourbon produced before, during, and after Prohibition

The Story

Founded 1870

Rich & Decadent

Old Forester's house style emphasizes dark fruit, chocolate, and caramel. The higher-proof expressions like 1920 Prohibition Style are intensely flavourful.

Signature Notes

Dark chocolate Cherry Caramel Banana
Don't Miss

Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style

Barrel-proof decadence — dark chocolate, cherries, and a finish that lasts for days.

Whiskies from Brown-Forman (Old Forester)

3 expressions in our collection · Average rating: 4.3

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