Is Old Forester 1924 Incredible or A Let Down?

Old Forester Released a new Whiskey Row product that's 10 year old bourbon that shares the early times mash bill. Old Forester 1924 is the newest, hottest release on the market and we have high hopes! Is it any good?
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[@pinsondetailing]

I was ROLLING at the end when Dan found Cookie's vomit

[@Mr.KobeZoom]

MSRP 124.99!!! It’s a glorified BIB I bet it’s good LOL but at that price C U LATER IM GOOD!

[@butchpardue1517]

I JUST PAID $279.00 AT THE RIP OFF WOODEN CORK!!!! If my wife finds out, I’m dead! And probably won’t be around to finish it!

[@JJ-nh8lv]

I've seen it in my area for $149 but I have never gotten to the store in time. I work, so all the jerks on the draw get to it first.

[@umami0247]

I was going to get it if I saw it but pulling back on that idea now. I’m a big 1920 fan and I can get two of those or one of this so I’ll go with the 1920. Every other 10 year is under 50 in my area so not sure why OF priced this that high. And they should have gone with cask strength. Just saying.

[@b1gsteve251]

Exactly, I'm just sticking with the 1920. It's half the age, but also half the price and still a great bottle. This sure isn't in my wheelhouse.

[@brettsurrett4596]

Take a 1920 add a little water and BAM you have 1924 .

[@umami0247]

@@brettsurrett4596 I couldn’t ruin a perfectly good bottle getting a 1924 isn’t on my radar. But if you are interested in getting one then by all means do so.

[@brettsurrett4596]

@@umami0247 I have gotten six bottles. Got with the Brown Foreman rep and we discovered the blend . Didn't ruin a thing. Distillerys blend liquor all the time. If you think it's a perfect bottle,the why don't you have one?

[@vietnamisapeninsula]

Just got a bottle at Costco for 99, can’t wait to crack it open!

[@Jasonmounce]

I think a Remus Repeal would be a good one to blind against it. It has a similar age and price. This bottle dropped in my area last week for $109.99, I was happy with the purchase

[@tylercarter2445]

So it’s a $60 bottle with a beautiful nose, for $115.

[@jeremyhoggatt8607]

Hey bros I sent you a sample of gts 23 and some goodies. Enjoy ❤

[@sirjcc]

Funny. A lot of reviews were very meh on this bottle early on, and now suddenly several "amazing reviews" are popping up. Sounds like OF is starting to make payoffs and buy influence

[@lukewo5067]

Cookie vomited on Dan's grade

[@TheModernNeanderthal]

KoK rejected barrels

[@frankcasano5910]

I cracked it Saturday. I liked it. But going to visit Saturday with a week of air time. Blind: 1924, E.H.TSiB, Rock hill farms, McKenna 10yr, 1897

[@JWFX4]

I agree with this blind. I would also throw in Eagle Rare

[@chays19751]

It was a fun drink. That second sip after a week was way better! I think it is a keeper and I'll buy another if I find it.

[@kingkrow420]

This is only once a year release

[@bigal4702]

I want to see a little 1915 in the blind (half 1910 and half 1920), because realistically I can buy both of those bottles my me for pretty much the same price as the 1924 - actually I’d save about 4 bucks, and I’d have twice as much whiskey

[@alexanderfedderly]

From what I understand, 1924 isn't actually going to be a mainstay on the shelves alongside the rest of the Row series. Heard it's going to be an annual release.

[@tommyplandscape8624]

1920 my fav for life

[@hoodiestimbs2783]

def. what i compare everything to

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

All the old forester blue label single barrels seem too hot to me. I’m more of a fan of the black label single barrels … these are normally around $100 bucks. So with this age statement I’m good with the 130ish final price .

[@Singlebearel]

We pay $150 For Birthday bourbon and and its less proof 2023 93 proof? This is 100 proof. 10 years. And King of Kentucky mash bill.. 🎉

[@Mr.KobeZoom]

3 eagle rarest ALL DAY OVER THAT

[@chrisbfd]

Im a pass on this one. Just too many other great ten year old bourbon at half the price.

[@The_bourbon_grinch]

Complete money grab from old Forrester they can keep it, way better stuff at half the price

[@kingkrow420]

Beam has a 12 year release at the same proof point for $70, and its better. Just pick up Knob Creek 12 instead. I’m passing on this 10/10 times

[@The_bourbon_grinch]

@kingkrow420 absolutely kc 12 is 60 in my area, it's a no brainer

[@daveyusmc4863]

I completely disagree with ya. This is fantastic at 115$ worth every penny. Secondary is ridiculous, but so is 95% of secondary prices. Retail buy all day!!!

[@Singlebearel]

Whats your opinion of Birthday bourbon?

[@ThaPABproductions]

I think it’s delicious, and if you have disposable income then why not

[@johnmorgan233]

What about the rule of thumb of $10 per year =$100. I don't think it is part of whiskey row, but a once a year release, but with more bottles than Birthday Bourbon.

[@swap_fox9291]

Try it again after it’s opened up it gets better

[@bendeco]

Definitely a hard pass. Every Old Forester smells like toasted coconut and it dominates in flavor there too. So just like you guys are biased going into the brand because you enjoy it so much, I'm biased going into that brand because I don't like the association my brain connects it with. They also have other less expensive versions. Just me. I like Wolcott Rockhouse Reserve better.

[@danrudnick5252]

It's good, love the nose, (100% on the sweet red berries) but I wouldn't buy a bottle at MSRP. If it was 70 I'd probably be in for one.

[@miked8236]

Stockholm syndrome......get everyone to buy 10 year whiskey at $120 and say......."man thats a great deal". I just finished an EC Private Barrel age stated 10 year that I picked up for $40. OF is getting into the secondary game, so it would seem.

[@RedSoxFanatic4Life]

$115 MSRP is too high when Russell’s Reserve 10 is $40 and Knob Creek 12 is $70.

[@johncannon3593]

What madness makes people think a 10-year bottle should go for $100?!?!?!?!

[@davidlandgren4649]

OF 1924 wipes the floor with Eagle Rare, not even close. I don't understand the folks that say this does not smell or taste like OF. To me it's a hybrid of 1897, Statesmen, and a hint of 1910. Understand taste buds vary, but as an OF fanboy, they crushed this!

[@craigwalker7693]

I live in Midland, Michigan boys...this was in Meijers for $114.99.

[@craigwalker7693]

I live in Midland, Michigan boys...this was in Meijers for $114.99.

The only disappointing fact is their MSRP and obviously, even worse, is the secondary "value". The cost of admission is wack, especially with as much 10 yr bourbon is available out there currently. 10 yr 119 MSRP, that's the one thing about this product that that is shitty. And it is shitty.

[@andykleschick2047]

Honestly, cookie butt is the new Spider-pig meme. Cookie butt, cookie butt, does whatever a cookie butt does…

[@karchbullard]

100 proof blind tasting: OF 1924 EHT SB Early Times BiB Henry McKenna BiB Knob Creek 9 or 12 Could also throw something smaller and more craft in there. J Reiger out of Kansas City has a really good BiB bourbon that I feel like has a similar flavor profile to EHT.

[@thebigcor]

Knob 12 wins that in my opinion.

[@jquinlan]

🐈Cookie🐈

[@DMBVR4]

Throw Heaven's Door 10yr in that blind, 10yr 100 proof

[@Ae6KaRBoN]

Man, Your guys pricing opinions seems all over the board sometimes.. That said though, the argument ive never really understood is id take 3X amount of Brand A, over 1 of Brand B. Like by that argument, id rather have any $100 whiskey than 100/1000/100,000 bottles of Black Velvet or Canadian mist (insert $8 bottle). I guess ultimately do you really need whiskey in quantity?? I want to taste a good quality and have an experience. Dont get me wrong, Of course price plays a role in the evaluation.. but I dont think its an equivalent argument to bring in quantity.

[@wayner516]

When did you guys become such taters? EHT SIB, by virtue of being barrel, can be incredibly hit or miss. I’ve had SIB I’ve found to be worst than SMB. smh

[@jarett8069]

Bro eagle rare is like 30-40 dollars for me...That is INSANE you're being charged that much

[@kylewipert11]

I think the only reason I am disappointed by this release is that the finish is flat. Other than that, it’s a very good release. Maybe not worth the $115 msrp, but still a very good bourbon

[@red5standingby419]

I thought Birthday Bourbon goes for like $170 or $180. Not that I've ever had a chance to buy one at "normal" price. But am I wrong at those numbers for SRP on BB?

[@keil613]

Love to see Old Forester putting out an age stated product!

[@jasonhicks1980]

Here’s what I would say, put it up against Rebel 10. Personally, I think it’s better, but even if they are comparable, who cares about a $15 difference?

[@camaro72man]

100 proof Old Forester: is this 2x better than 1897? This over Stagg? Ehhhhh

[@JoeS-NY]

Already seeing 200-300 prices in NY. Nope. These liquor stores can kiss my a$$.

[@stephencornicelli3194]

I'm done paying more than $80 for a bottle. I keep failing my own judgement but there are plenty of good bourbons under $80

[@brucebelitz3451]

I'm ready to thump our distributor for this one! Just a little friendly thump! I need to taste this bottle, and if it's going to be part of the whiskey row line it shouldn't be that hard to find and priced under $100.00 for a bottle!

[@stewlowry5167]

Here's the blind: 1924 ET BiB (plastic, obv) Remus V EHT SiB

[@Lawnshrooms]

Tried a sample of this the other day. The nose is better than the palate. Every reviewer is overhyping the Sh*t out of this. Save your money and stick with 1910/1920 which are just as good for half the price.

[@nickp.9956]

Smells = sublime. Palette = sad. If the flavors transferred even half as much from the nose to the palette, it would approach the value on the tag. At 100 proof, it felt underwhelming on a sip after knocking my nose’s socks off

[@SlowHorsesses]

I picked up a bottle last week at the distillery. Now I have a backup. 😃

[@TurdFerguson2011]

In Cali it’s 139.99! So after our redick taxes its 150!

[@thurstonhowell-3]

$114 in Indy - stomps Eagle Rare. Go ahead and save a few bucks to drink a plain Janer ? oooookay.

[@jaya2137]

All I heard was “cat buthole” lol …..and yet another bourbon pricing me right out of ever buying it and I like Old Forester

[@davidhatton5180]

Cookie "they are ignoring me"

[@ericmorris9660]

Just got an OF BPSB last week here in Michigan for $90. Not sure I see the value based on your description…

[@scoobtoober2975]

ER10 is sometimes here for 50$ and it's not worth it at all. not my jam, weak and hard to find subtle flavors too. I'll never try it again. Unless it's a gift.

[@kimyt1689]

If you do a blind you have to compare it to a Black Label 100 proof Old Fo. I know what wins.

[@skim32]

I'd rather have two jack daniels barrel proof. All day

[@sistoav3844]

This is a money grab for gullible bourbon fanatics. People will now pay any price for any bourbon regardless of quality.

[@Meowmeow0506]

Every review i've seen from this has aid pretty much this same thing. Good bottle, but the MSRP is just too high

[@scottmarflake9613]

Hey, I like your channel. I watch it all the time. But I can't stand the cat being on the counter. I don't let my dog walk all over my drinks getting her fur in my glass. Yuck!

[@JolietZett]

Why is everyone still reviewing fresh cracks I don’t understand it.

[@bulbags1]

Jack 12 for $100 or OF 1924 for $115? I am going Jack 12 every day of the week.

[@jamesbedus7382]

Jack Daniel’s 10 vs Old Forester 1924.

[@billslone242]

Sounds like m10 bourbon from this year. Smells great palate os just meh

[@toddwarren8927]

It’s funny but I did get the occasional bright raspberry on this bottle when I tried it. For the most part though it was dark cherry and oak.

[@markcalhoun8219]

It was in stock around me for less than 24 hours, couldn't find a bottle, at $119 and not available this is just another untouchable bottle. If they actually release enough volume to keep it on shelves a month or so I'll start to care.

[@Doyou808]

Got me one little over msrp, honestly rather buy 1910 for $50.

[@homerj1640]

I passed on it for $100. I'd pass on it for $65. 1920 was instant regret for $60.

[@3106ghost]

State minimum, means that can’t sell it cheaper, but all retailers in Michigan can mark it up. The “state minimum” is for the retailer, that no other retailer can sell for less than another. It’s not for the consumer! I’m in Michigan and got trespassed from a store over pricing and when I called alcohol enforcement the detective explained it to me. 😂

[@jthenry8]

I tried this over the weekend and I have to go with "Meh." Nothing special and very expensive. I was not impressed.

[@saul.m184]

I could have one from my local store, but i passed on it to me. The price is too high for what you get. To me, it should be 60-70.

[@DiegoG.whiskey]

You gotta do a blind but not with EHT .....EHT is candy and easily identified

[@davidvoth7218]

I'm a huge fan of everything from Old Forester. 1920, 1910 and even their 100 proof rye have done extremely well in every blind tasting I've had them in. The Single Barrel Barrel Strength beat out EHTBP in a high proof blind tasting. So I had to purchase a bottle of 1924, even though the pricing is a little hard to digest. I'm looking forward in trying it in a blind with other 10 year old bourbons to see how it does.

[@DiegoG.whiskey]

Do 1924, early times and Remus repeal reserve 7 and rebel 10 year

[@drgallup]

This is age stated Early Times. Going to pick up another liter for $23.

[@Brandon8891]

Dude in white shirt enjoys competition and make others look bad for money

[@StevenScone]

Way too hyped up. Not paying over 100 for a meh bottle.

[@sweetsinnndy5201]

I love that cat, wish I could taste test with you guys.

[@fce_1235]

For 120 I’d rather go scavenge around for a EC C923

[@zinuru2707]

So is it superior or inferior to OF 1920? Thats what i need to know. Haha

[@phychmasher]

My problem with the entire Whiskey Row series is that once they are open, they start getting worse. 1920 especially just seems to get worse as it is open.

[@robertharper2158]

I put it up against O.F. 117 and 1924 wasn't close for me.

[@MichaelC_22]

If you could, I'd love to see McKenna 10 yr in the blind.

[@scottyBbourbon]

You guys should go back in a few weeks to see if it's opened up. I've noticed, especially in 7+ year old bourbons, they can really benefit from some air time. Eagle Rare is a perfect example, as is Russell's 10. Both can taste wildly better after a few weeks of being open.

[@jacksmith2315]

I have this bottle, i agree more with dan than sean. I get tons of raspberry and or blackberry, but i dont get banana. Also, yes it is supposed to be in the whiskey row series, but i heard its going to be an annual release, not a stable shelfer.

[@jonathansantana6239]

Blind it against the rest of the whiskey row series. You ll be surprised.

[@curetiamhices289]

Sean opens a bottle just like I do and probably many others. Nice clean cut!

[@josephwatts2904]

Yeahhhhhhhh nope for 125, 80 would be acceptable

[@winstonmiller4854]

I feel like that if every cat was like cookie that I'd be a cat person.

[@tpark7806]

The nose and palette are great on this bourbon but it has nothing on the finish. Just falls into nothing. Not worth the price no matter how you slice it.

[@nick_pappagiorgio]

My local store wants $500 for this bottle. Pass!

[@daviddaniel3840]

Fantastic bottle! But, per the OF website, though part of the Whiskey Row series, 1924 is a limited annual release, so you can be guaranteed price hikes. Cheers!!

[@BourbonJunkies]

Old Forester is pretty good about price hikes honestly so I wouldn't say it guarantees hikes just because it's annual.

[@daviddaniel3840]

I was referring to retailers marking it up. Sorry I didn’t make that clear. Love your channel! I live in TN and scored 3 bottles. 1 at MSRP 114, and the others were around 140.

[@zlove87]

Add BF Early Times to your blind.

[@Brewdiver82]

Eagle rare is 40 bucks everywhere here lol

[@mikemelichar9362]

To damn expensive for what it is… leaving it on the shelf

[@robertclewell7305]

I will take Knob Creek 12 year for $70

[@danman9711]

Eagle Rare is $40 in my area. No way this is an ER killer.

[@VitoSarullo-m3e]

What's with the filty cat in all the videos lately??