Bourbon Review

Old Forester 1910

Old Fine Whisky — Double Barreled Kentucky Straight Bourbon · 93 Proof

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Distillery Brown-Forman / Old Forester Origin Louisville, KY Type Double Barreled Straight Bourbon ABV 46.5% (93 proof) Price ~$55

The Story

The 1910 is named for the year Old Forester came up with "Old Fine Whisky" — supposedly by accident, when a batch missed its bottling date and ended up spending extra time in a second barrel. Instead of scrapping it, they just kept doing that on purpose. The modern version repeats the accident: regular Old Forester bourbon gets moved into a second, heavily toasted barrel to finish. It's the mellowest bottle in the Whiskey Row lineup.

Nose, Palate & Finish

Nose

Softer than the 1920 — the second barrel smooths a lot of the edges off. Vanilla, baked apple, a little cinnamon, some gentle oak. Easy to sit with.

Palate

Medium body, smooth going down. You can tell it's been through a second barrel — the oak's there but it's rounded off instead of sharp. Some caramel, some baked fruit, a little cinnamon spice. Less intense than the 1920, more of a sipper.

Finish

Medium, warm, smooth. Oak and vanilla carry through with a little sweetness that fades out clean. Doesn't overstay its welcome.

The Verdict

The 1910 gets overshadowed by the 1920, but it's a genuinely good pour in its own right — especially if you want something mellow instead of something that hits you over the head. At $45 it's an easy yes.