2015 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Old Forester 1870 Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 45% abv, $44.99

95
Extraordinary,
Ultimate Recommendation

Tasting Note:

Soft orange, copper hue. Concentrated smells of cornmeal, caramel corn, newly tanned leather, grain kernel, and oak resin highlight the bouquet in a stylish manner. Flavor profile mirrors the bouquet, especially in the caramel corn/Cracker Jack aspect that's the dominant in-mouth feature. Ends solidly, sweetly.

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