Old Forester® Celebrates National Bourbon Day with Return of President's Choice

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Jun 08, 2026, 10:00 ET

The coveted President's Choice Single Barrel returns with limited bourbon and rye selections nationwide

Old Forester^®releases its next iteration of President's Choice, returning the Rye expression for the second consecutive year.
Tasters can enjoy President's Choice Bourbon and President's Choice Rye beginning June 13, commemorating both National Bourbon Day and the eighth anniversary of Old Forester's Distillery opening on Main Street.
The two bottles will be released in limited quantities and retail for $225.

LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Forester^®today announced the return of President's Choice, its rarest and most highly anticipated annual release. This year's expressions, President's Choice Bourbon and President's Choice Rye, will be available nationally in limited quantities starting June 13 ahead of National Bourbon Day.

Inspired by private single barrels offered in 1964 by former Old Forester president George Garvin Brown II, President's Choice showcases Old Forester's most exceptional barrels selected for their maturity, complexity and distinct character.

Old Forester President’s Choice Bourbon and Rye return nationwide June 13 in limited quantities. Every bottle reflects the highest standards of selection, with only the finest barrels deemed worthy of carrying the President’s Choice name.

Old Forester President’s Choice Rye returns for its second consecutive year. Every bottle reflects the highest standards of selection, with only the finest barrels deemed worthy of carrying the President’s Choice name.

Old Forester President’s Choice Bourbon. Every bottle reflects the highest standards of selection, with only the finest barrels deemed worthy of carrying the President’s Choice name.

"It's always an exciting time for us to bring the next iteration of President's Choice to whiskey enthusiasts who truly cherish exceptional taste," Master Taster Melissa Rift said. "Our process of tasting each barrel is rooted in the history of this label, and this year's release is no exception."

For the second consecutive year, President's Choice will be available in both bourbon and rye expressions. Each barrel is aged between 7-to-9 years and bottled at proof points ranging from 110 to 125 proof. Both expressions have a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $225.

This year's national debut will launch at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday, June 13. Old Forester Distillery will be releasing a limited number of bottles for in-person purchase at the distillery and in our online store at shop.oldforester.com for shipping to states where it is legal (D.C., KY, NE, NH, ND only).

"Bringing this coveted bottle to audiences means tasting for the highest, most extraordinary depth of our best barrels, which are always hand selected and tasted by us," Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo said. "Craftsmanship is at the heart of every Old Forester bottle and both this bourbon and rye selection are the peak expressions we offer."

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

About Old Forester Bourbon:
Old Forester is Brown-Forman's founding brand, founded in 1870 by George Garvin Brown. Brown believed Old Forester was so pure and consistent that he sealed it, signed it, and pledged, "There is nothing better in the market."

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