117 Series Bottled in Bond Rye is bottled at 100-proof in a 375 mL bottle.
"This 117 Series release is unique because it holds a tie to our 1897 Bottled in Bond, our tribute to the Bottled in Bond Act," said Old Forester Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo. "This release is a first for Old Forester, and stays true to our historical promise of quality, consistency and balance."
Bottled in Bond Rye marks the latest expression in the 117 Series, which launched in 2021.
Old Forester 117 Series: Bottled in Bond Rye is available starting today at the retail shop at Old Forester Distillery Co. and will be available for shipping (to D.C., KY, NE, NH, ND only) in our online store at shop.oldforester.com. The suggested retail price for the 375 ml bottle is $64.99.
The product is also available at select Kentucky retailers.
For more information on Old Forester, please visit OldForester.com
Tasting notes:
Color: Ripe Tangerine
Aroma: Sweet honeysuckle and candied lemon with hints of ginger root and thick molasses
Flavor: Intense spice immediately hits followed by charred oak, freshly cracked pepper and cooked pear
Finish: Quick and dry finish with notes of bright citrus, lemongrass and coriander
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."
SOURCE Old Forester
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