Old Forester "The President's Choice" Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
Product details
| Management number | 253707289 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$168.00 | Model Number | 253707289 | ||
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Old Forester "The President's Choice" is a limited-release, single-barrel Kentucky bourbon selected from the distillery's most exceptional casks. Aged 88 Months and bottled at 123.6 proof, it delivers a lush, layered flavor profile—luxuriously oak-aged, fruit-forward, and richly spiced—representing the pinnacle of Old Forester craftsmanship.
📜 Origins & Rarity
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Conceived in homage to a tradition dating to 1964, this bourbon returns to spotlight exceptional barrels chosen by Old Forester’s president or master blender
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Exceptionally rare: fewer than 100 unique barrels released since its revival in 2018, previously available only in select Kentucky locales
🧪 Age & Proof
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Matured in charred American oak for 88 Months
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Bottled at barrel strength—61.8% ABV (700 ml)
👃 Aromas
Expect a deep, resonant nose featuring:
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Rich dried fruits (cherry, raisin, fig)
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Sweet caramel, vanilla bean, honey-maple nuance
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Mature toasted oak, spice (cinnamon, clove), and occasional orange cream soda or nutty accents
👄 Palate
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On the palate: A symphony of flavors—dense caramel, baked apple/pear, maraschino cherry, nougat, dark chocolate, toasted coconut, coffee, rye spice, and creamy maple syrup
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Barrels often showcase layered oak weight, balanced with bright citrus or berry notes depending on the specific barrel
🔚 Finish
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Long and warming, with lingering oak tannins, baking spices (cinnamon, clove), leather or tobacco dryness, and sweet echoes of vanilla, dried cherry, or citrus peel
⭐ Accolades & Reception
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Critics praise its "truly exceptional character" and consistent quality across barrels
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Whisky Advocate notes flavors of “vanilla cream soda, clover honey, banana Foster, lemony verve” with "pecan, bitter citrus oil, peppery spice" finish
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Drinkers rave: one Redditor called it “probably the most classic profile and well layered … 10/10”
🧭 Who It’s For
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Collectors & connoisseurs: If you seek rare, barrel-specific bottles with story and pedigree.
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Fans of oak-rich, fruit-spice bourbons: The high-proof intensity offers both depth and nuance.
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Ideal for contemplative sipping, neat or with a drop of water—as opposed to mixing.
✅ Final Take
Old Forester "The President’s Choice" is an impeccably selected single-barrel bourbon, showcasing mature oak character, fruit-forward balance, and spice-rich complexity—all sealed in a high-proof expression. It's a collector's treasure and sip-it-slow masterpiece.
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