Old Forester George Garvin Brown Single Barrel (Barrel Strength ~130-135 Proof) – Press Sample
130–135 proof
Bourbon
Old Forester
Nose
Honey, cherry syrup, honey-forward with cereal notes
Palate
Buttery, creamy mouthfeel, honey-butter cherry, dark fruits including cherry, plum, and raisin notes, sweet with rye-driven Tabasco-like spice
Finish
Hot on the back end due to proof, pepper and rye spice character, lingering sweetness
Overall Score
4.7 / 5
A standout barrel-strength expression with an impactful combination of honey-butter sweetness, dark fruit complexity, and warming spice that transforms the profile compared to lower proofs.
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Undrinkable
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5.0
Perfection
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