Old Forester Distillery

119 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202

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119 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
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Located on historic Whiskey Row in Louisville, Kentucky, Old Forester is known as ‘The Hometown Bourbon of Bourbon’s Hometown’ and is America’s First Bottled Bourbon, continuously distilled by the Brown family before, during, and after Prohibition. The distillery features George’s Bar where visitors can enjoy handcrafted cocktails, whisky flights, by-the-glass pours, and cocktail classes, celebrating over 150 years of bourbon heritage.

Spirits

117 Series: 1910 Extra Extra Old

An expression from the 117 Series, continuing the brand’s tradition of honoring historical milestones.

Old Forester 100 Proof

A rich, complex bourbon bottled at 100 proof to maintain its distinct character, offering bold vanilla, creamy butterscotch, black cherry, nutmeg, and allspice with charred oak and warm baking spices on the finish.

Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Whisky

The first expression in the Whiskey Row series, this tribute to the 1870 founding echoes George Garvin Brown’s original batching process by selecting barrels from three warehouses, each from a different day of production, creating a balanced and elegant bourbon with apple, mandarin, honey, and sweet honeysuckle notes.

Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond Whisky

Crafted to honor the U.S. Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, this 100 proof bourbon follows federal standards of being aged in a federally bonded warehouse for at least four years, offering robust caramel, vanilla bean, dried fruits, sweet leather, and cured tobacco.

Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky

Mimicking a historic 1910 bottling accident, this 93 proof whisky underwent second barreling for exceptional character, featuring interlaced layers of buttercream, sticky toffee, baked apple, cinnamon spice, and nutmeg with a smooth, sweet flavor and clean finish.

Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Whisky

A Prohibition-era style whisky crafted to honor the distillery’s legacy during the禁酒 era.

Old Forester 2019 Birthday Bourbon

A special anniversary release celebrating the Old Forester brand’s heritage.

Old Forester 86 Proof

A genuine bourbon experience at 86 proof with rich, full flavor and smooth character featuring bright citrus fruits, tropical fruits, pound cake sweetness, clove spice, and lightly toasted oak notes.

Old Forester Mint Julep

Named the Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby, this pre-mixed cocktail combines classic Old Forester bourbon with fresh garden mint, delivering a superb blend of rich bourbon and refreshing mint flavor with an exceptionally smooth finish.

Old Forester President's Choice Bourbon

A limited single barrel release historically hand-selected by the company President, typically aged 7-9 years at 110-125 proof, representing the finest selection of the world’s finest bourbon with exquisite quality and distinct characteristics.

Old Forester Rye Whisky

A rye whisky expression from the Old Forester family, offering the bold and spicy character characteristic of traditional rye bourbon.

Old Forester Single Barrel 100 Proof

A single barrel expression of Old Forester 100 Proof, selected for its exceptional character and quality.

Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Proof

A single barrel expression bottled at natural barrel proof, showcasing the full intensity and unique character of its selected barrel.

Old Forester Single Barrel Rye

A single barrel rye whisky expression, offering the bold and spicy character of traditional rye bourbon in a premium single barrel selection.

Old Forester Statesman Bourbon

Inspired by Kingsman: The Golden Circle, this 95 proof bourbon offers bold flavor blended from hand-selected casks of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky from the warmest places in the warehouse, delivering spiced apples, rye spice, and raw vanilla with an exceptional balance of heat and spice.