2025 Release
9 Years and 5 Months Old
Barrel #148
60.15% ABV
The President’s Choice is a single barrel expression of Old Forester’s most exceptional barrels, historically hand selected by our company President.
Inspired by the first private single barrels offered in the industry in 1964 by our former president George Garvin Brown II, this modern offering is specifically selected from matured barrels that show exquisite quality and distinct characteristics. These barrels will typically be aged between 7-9 years and will vary within the traditional range of 110-125 proof based on optimal flavor.
Because President’s Choice expressions are hand-selected barrels which have showcased truly exceptional character and represent the foremost of quality, this bourbon will be released only when such distinct barrels come of full maturity and develop the taste profile deserving of this label. The finest selection of the world’s finest bourbon.
This limited release product can be found at Old Forester Distilling Co. and select Kentucky retailers.
Tasting Notes:
Aroma: Soft notes of fudge, cocoa, marzipan, and cured tobacco layered over hints of rich oak and warm cinnamon.
Taste: Chocolate covered graham cracker dusted with cinnamon.
Finish: Hints of spice and graham cracker crumbles.
"Old Forester eschews the latest trends to instead focus on the core flavors that make bourbon great for their Old Forester President’s Choice Bourbon release." - Jordan Moskal, Breaking Bourbon (Exceptional)
"I sometimes have another whiskey after doing a review, and the only thing I could think of to follow this was Wild Turkey 12 Year Cheesy Gold Foil from 1991. It might be a bad idea because the Wild Turkey is 20 proof lower…but fuck it. Few things I have on my shelf can follow a bourbon like this." - Alex Wang, The Whiskey Shelf
"Surprisingly racy, even for Old Forester. The nose showcases baked apples, toasty oak, and a hint of camphor adding a perfumed astringency to the aroma. This sharpness only grows stronger with time in glass, though it helps to balance a significant barrel influence that builds to a peppery head with time in glass. The palate exudes a sharper, slightly tannic character moving from charred wood into more exotic notes of anise, prune, and cloves. A dusting of nutmeg floats over the finish. I really liked this with a splash of water, which helps coax out notes of brown butter and cinnamon." - Christopher Null, Drinkhacker (90 Points)
"Old Forester President’s Choice is a world class bourbon and a pleasure to experience. This is the best product I’ve had from Old Forester hands down (If you aren’t counting King Of Kentucky)." - Debonair Gentleman
"For connoisseurs of fine whiskey, Old Forester President's Choice Bourbon and Rye are the luxury liquors you will want to buy if you can get your hands on them." - Tasting Table
