Old Forester Single Barrel Rye Barrel Strength is a Kentucky straight rye drawn from a single barrel and bottled at its natural strength, with no water added. This bottle is 127.5 proof. It is made from Old Forester's rye recipe of 65% rye, 20% malted barley and 15% corn.
Old Forester, the bourbon brand that has been in continuous production since 1870, introduced its rye whiskey in 2019, and the single barrel, barrel strength version shows that recipe at its most intense. Because each barrel is bottled on its own at full proof, every bottle has its own strength and character.
The nose is dessert-forward, with vanilla, lemon custard, caramel and brown sugar. The palate is full-bodied, with orchard fruit, cinnamon, dill and hazelnut, and the finish is long and spicy, with black pepper, anise and mint.
The bottle carries Old Forester's classic signature label in green for the rye, with a hang tag showing the barrel details. It is a bold, collectable rye and a fine gift for anyone who loves high-proof whiskey.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Vanilla, lemon custard, caramel and brown sugar.
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Palate: Full-bodied, with orchard fruit, cinnamon, dill and hazelnut.
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Finish: Long and spicy, with black pepper, anise and mint.
Specifications
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Producer: Old Forester
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Style: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, single barrel, barrel strength
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Proof / ABV: 127.5 proof (63.75% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Mash bill 65% rye, 20% malted barley, 15% corn
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Region: Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
At barrel strength, taste a small measure neat, then add water a few drops at a time until the custard and fruit come forward. It makes a powerful Manhattan or Sazerac, and pairs with charcuterie, rye bread or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mash bill?
65% rye, 20% malted barley and 15% corn.
Is it the same proof in every bottle?
No. Each single barrel is bottled at its own natural strength; this one is 127.5 proof.
What proof is this bottle?
It is 127.5 proof, or 63.75% ABV.
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