In this video, I take some time to dive into the $25.99 bottle of Old Forester 100 proof. In the tasting, I explain why I like this bourbon and why it has a spot on my shelf (hint – it’s the price point and for my old fashioned).

If you don’t have time to watch the whole video, here are my tasting notes:

1. I smell a lot of caramel corn and butterscotch on the nose of this. I also got hints of cinnamon, toffee, and oak.
2. This isn’t the best bourbon in the world, but it is decent. I taste a lot of booze upfront, then I get some cherry, cinnamon, and weak oak. This would make a great old fashioned.
3. The finish isn’t something memorable.

For $25.99, this is a solid buy, but it’s not going to knock your socks off like something in the $40-$50 range. And it just doesn’t carry the deep flavor like some barrel strength bourbons. I will keep one on hand for mixed drinks and the occasional (I don’t know what to drink) pour.

What are your thoughts?