
The first member of the Old Forester Whiskey Row Series, which invites bourbon lovers to taste their way through Old Forester history through each unique expression.
Old Forester founder, George Garvin Brown was truly a pioneer in the spirits industry, and the first to deliver a consistent flavor profile by batching whiskey from three different distilleries. Old Forester 1870 Original Batch, presented at 90 Proof, honors this milestone with a blend of a small batch of barrels from three different warehouses replicating Brown’s batching process, resulting in a light and soft Bourbon.
The first member of the Old Forester Whiskey Row Series, which invites bourbon lovers to taste their way through Old Forester history through each unique expression. With each release, the series highlights significant milestones and production innovations on Louisville’s Historic Whiskey Row.
1870 Original Batch is a small batch of barrels from three warehouses to replicate George Garvin Brown’s batching process in 1870. Light & soft, 1870 Original Batch is presented at 90 Proof.
The Whiskey Row Series invites bourbon lovers to taste their way through Old Forester history with each unique expression. With each release, the Whiskey Row Series tells the story of production innovations on Louisville's Historic Whiskey Row.
Neat or on the rocks.
Awards
2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal
2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge 94 Point Rating
Bottle Size: 750ml
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California Residents: for Proposition 65 WARNINGNotes of Scent & Flavor
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Nose
Soft, velvety orange-brown. -
Palate
Clove notes spice up a medley of citrus fruit (orange, grapefruit, blood orange), all softened with a delicate, sweet, floral honeysuckle character. -
Taste
Baking spices (clove, cinnamon, nutmeg), citrus fruit mix and shortbread sweetness. -
Finish
Soft, with lingering fruit and spice character.
Origins
Featured Cocktail Recipe
River Parallel
Ingredients
2 oz | Old Forester® 1870 Whiskey Row Series Bourbon |
0.5 oz | Crème de Cacao |
2 droppers | Old Forester® |
Smoked Cinnamon Bitters Absinthe/anisette rinsed glass |

Recipe
- Combine first three ingredients in mixing glass, stir with ice.
- Strain into chilled rocks glass which has been rinsed with absinthe/anisette.
- Garnish with lemon peel.