Episode 191: Finally - Old Forester Barrel Strength Rye!

Just how good is this Barrel Strength Rye?
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[@chipaydlette6163]

Within 30 days I found the OF Bp Single Bbl Rye and the BP Single Bbl Bourbon. Both are excellent bottles! Never even seen them before and now both in South Carolina.

[@bendavis2967]

Finally found a bottle today…130.5 proof…..a little hot but all of the notes you mentioned were there Judge!. Great pour. Salute 🥃

[@BourbonJudge]

Congrats Ben

[@jonathanglover3132]

Love your infectious positivity, keep it up Judge!

[@BourbonJudge]

Thanks Jonathan. I thank you for the comment.

[@terrencelewis2081]

Nice review! Congratulations on 6k. Let’s get 6k more Bourbon Judge subscriber’s!!!!

[@BourbonJudge]

Thanks Texas Terrence. Great meeting you in person. Appreciate you sir.

[@davidlittle6621]

Congrats of the higher subs. You're always a fun watch!

[@BourbonJudge]

Appreciate you Dave.

[@jimmylenz7146]

Great video as always! I got excited when I saw the thumbnail and saw you were able to get a hold of this bottle, not a bad way to bring in the new year!

[@BourbonJudge]

Thanks Jimmy. Yeah super excited about this bottle.

[@Seoul_of_bourbon]

Congrats on 6k! And an amazing win for the Raiders!!!

[@BourbonJudge]

Thanks Andrew. Geez those Raiders barely won that one. But hey its a W :)

[@basevol9646]

Congrats on 6K, I knew the first episode I saw it was going to get big!

[@BourbonJudge]

Basevol.. man I truly appreciate you and your comment. Always look forward to hearing from you. Cheers

[@PilotDiggerdavid]

Alright, OF is my favorite go to bourbon and now I have to find a bottle of this! Thanks a lot!

[@BourbonJudge]

Indeed…

[@richl4030]

Wow, 6k subscribers, that is amazing and well deserved!! I’ve not had the OF, but I’m sticking with the Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye - cheers!

[@BourbonJudge]

Thanks Rich. Appreciate your support.

[@theukyankee]

Congrats on the 6,000+ subscribers! I just ordered the Sagamore Spirit Double Oak for my next rye (as your two favs are impossible to get over here).

[@BourbonJudge]

That’s awesome Liane. So glad you’ll be able to get the Sagamore DO. Cheers to you and thanks for your support!

[@toniwilsey2763]

Congrats on 6K subscribers! You are so worthy of much more and hopefully 2022 is a great year for the channel. On a whiskey note, I'm still not able to find ANY OF rye. I may have to use something else for drinks tomorrow. It shouldn't have to happen! :(

[@BourbonJudge]

Awww thanks Toni… you’re the best and appreciate your support. Cheers my friend.

[@ibdam1]

Congratulations Judge 6,000+👍🏾👍🏾👊🏽👊🏽

[@BourbonJudge]

Thanks

[@harrypsaros2255]

Wow that old forester sounds like a beautiful rye 🥃 congratulations bourbon judge on 6000 subscribers good for you!!! Cheers to you

[@BourbonJudge]

Thanks Harry. Cheers to you my friend.

[@paulring4267]

Congratulations on crossing the 6000 subscribers. 👍

[@BourbonJudge]

Thanks Paul.. 🥃

[@thefreshprince8005]

Bourbon Judge you find all the good stuff.👌🏾

[@BourbonJudge]

Relationships my man. Even a few bottles tho escape me too..

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

I enjoyed this. I was able to luck on a bottle when it first came out. Got the New Riff 100% malted rye at the same time. Both were excellent. Cheers my friend.

[@BourbonJudge]

That’s awesome. Congrats on your bottle of NR.

[@bendavis2967]

Nice breakdown Judge. Been on the hunt for that OF SB Rye for a minute now, will pull the trigger when I finally see it.

[@BourbonJudge]

Thanks Ben.. good luck on the hunt

[@blessedhellryde]

Very happy you finally scored a bottle. My brother was able to pick up a bottle for me in October. Hand delivered 2 nights ago (he is in Seattle and I am in the Sacramento area). Funny.. I drammed both Michter’s and OF like you last night. OF is definitely bolder. My single barrel had a strong banana taffy note… like the Now&Later candy. It’s delicious. Both are top shelf. Can’t wait to share it with my bourbon brothers. Thanks for your reviews.

[@BourbonJudge]

That’s what family is for. That’s awesome!!!

[@Bourbonbling]

I have a new bottle of the Old Forester and a bottle of the Michters that I opened 2weeks ago. I love the Michters I think they do a great job on the Rye. Your reaction after tasting the Old Forester gets me hyped!!! 🥃 Cheers man.

[@BourbonJudge]

It’s the truth!!

[@tonylema5334]

Great review!!

[@BourbonJudge]

Thanks Tony….

[@frankvaldez3315]

Great video! Cheers 🥃

[@BourbonJudge]

Gracias..

[@tragic504]

A rye I would recommend is Riverset Barrel proof rye. Very underrated 120 proof easy sipper.

[@BourbonJudge]

Gotta check them out. Ty

[@kimberlymckinney1414]

Would love to see you do a blind with OF, Michter's, JDBPR, Seagrass. Congrats on 6K...🎉

[@BourbonJudge]

Thanks Kimberly- I gotta definitely do a blind bp rye show down for sure. Cheers

[@jbres909]

nice show as usual new sub enjoy content new to the bourbon game what is a nice couple to begin my bourbon journey

[@BourbonJudge]

Welcome to the bourbon world and thanks for the sub.

[@mojo88bassandbourbon72]

I think i mights said something about this one lolol Bless ups Judge this was my top rye of year and MwND was 2nd

[@BourbonJudge]

Mojo the man - myth and legend!!!! What is good dude.

[@preelenede]

Wow, I’ve never ran into this one. I just found the blue label single barrel/barrel strength after a year search and I found that by luck.

[@BourbonJudge]

Nice.. how was that?

[@blakenaylor1983]

Good Review ! Ain’t no way I’m going to be able to find this one lol

[@BourbonJudge]

Haha Chi town has to have a few stashed away.. lol

[@tragic504]

I didn’t care for the old forester 100 proof rye. It had a dill note that I couldn’t shake and didn’t enjoy at all. It just didn’t fit in my flavor wheel house

[@BourbonJudge]

Yeah sometimes certain juice doesn’t work for all palates.

[@mikehaliday8302]

I've had the Michter's Barrel Proof rye, and frankly was not that impressed. A bit too minty, and reminded me vaguely of some soap I got in my mouth as a kid. Michter's 10 year rye was much better (thanks @DrinkPro !). Old Forester Single Barrel Rye really does it for me. I think its the best bottle I've owned besides Old Carter American Batch 4.

[@jhawkk2004]

OCA Batch 4 is one of the best bottles to come out in the last few years. Absolutely amazing stuff.

[@BourbonJudge]

Soap lol that is hilarious!!

[@dmitripress9853]

I got Old Forester Single barrel 131 Poof $95 include tax. Not tested yet

[@BourbonJudge]

Nicee congrats!

[@Bourbonbling]

What warehouse is this bottle?

[@roscoejenkins4221]

This is impossible to find in the DMV. I had the Sagamore barrel strength Friday night, it was so tasty when and got a second bottle Saturday. Are those two that much better than Sagamore??

[@BourbonJudge]

Different, but yeah they are IMO. I will say though if the Sagamore Double Oak was at barrel strength… mannn we might have a real different story.. lol

[@brentjohnson7488]

What's the best website to order that Wonderful Juice from.

[@BourbonJudge]

OF - that’s a tough one. Four Gate? Check out Seelbach’s

[@jbres909]

what are a couple bottles would you suggest

[@BourbonJudge]

As a beginner? check out anything 1792, Old Forester 1910, four roses small batch, and Woodford Reserve Double Oak.. I have a video you can check out as well. Best bourbons to start a collection. Cheers

[@jbres909]

thank you so much cant wait till your next video

[@rlax4281]

Hey Bourbon Judge! I found a store that has this for $200. Would you say it’s worth the buy?

[@BourbonJudge]

Woo wee that’s a grip. It’s amazing- if you can swing it financially. It is good. I’d pay $150ish all day

[@codyburgess7034]

Judge should I trade my Blanton SFTB for OF BS Rye?

[@BourbonJudge]

Ohh gosh that’s a tough decision.. both great but for me personally, Id keep that BSFTB!

[@codyburgess7034]

@@BourbonJudge thanks man I haven’t opened it yet and was deeply considering the trade. Cheers Judge!

[@ericvanhook7306]

Congratulations on the 6k mark!!! I'm mean mitcher's is wife material I love them no matter what over any other, but if I'm lucky enough to find this OF I might eyeball it

[@BourbonJudge]

Lmao Eric this might be the funniest comment I have ever read!!!! Omg I’m in tears!!! Literally tears!!!

[@taylormzalewski]

As a rye, I find no rye in it. It's a bourbon with an afterthought of rye. For the same price, for a rye, I'd say the sagamore spirt 8 year is far superior.

[@BourbonJudge]

Hmm interesting- need to open up my Sag 8 I guess lol. Thanks Taylor. I do agree it sips closer to a bourbon.