Old Forester 100 Proof and Barrel Strength Single Barrels

Brown-Forman announced in early 2019 they would be “enhancing” their retailer single barrel program. Old Forester’s 90 proof single barrel will no longer be available and replaced with a 100 proof and barrel strength single barrel versions. The barrel strength versions will range in proof between 130-135 Enjoy the review!
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[@watchinout1897]

Cannot wait to get my hands on these...great review!!

[@bourbonbuddies836]

I got so pumped seeing this pop up in the feed. Sounds like these are all a go when they start dropping on the shelves of these stores that made and/or making these picks. Video looks badass buddy. Great transitions as well. Cheers man 🥃

[@ericmatson7339]

Can't wait for these, you had me a Old Forester

[@karenbford]

Great review-these sound wonderful! Can't wait to find a couple of these!

[@kevinarmitage6114]

OH man I want one!!!!! Props for congratulating the BJ's on 10k !!!

[@VaryingViewpoint]

Great review!

[@bt1hunter1]

Great review Jason! Always enjoy getting a look at what’s coming. Love OF products! 1920 is my staple drink. Can’t wait on those single barrel offerings. From the stores that bought barrels!!!

[@TheMashandDrum]

Yes! May 2020! Keep an eye out!

[@23minutesinbrussels]

My trusted source for reviews. Thank you

[@mybourbonjourney]

Damn, great video buddy! That barrel Strength sounds incredible and can't wait to eventually get my hands on some of that. Cheers Maverick!

[@keithpetersen560]

I just recently bought the Total Wine Old Forester single barrel and its delicious. I've tasted it before 2 years ago and it did not disappoint again. It comes from floor 4, warehouse H with a proof of 90 and cost $50, what a steal. Great review.

[@anthonyputtkammer6263]

Cannot wait to get my hands on these too....Good Job !

[@Richie.Z]

My mouth is watering already😜 Great review on the new OF offerings, Jason, cheers!!

[@erikhetzler6361]

I am so excited for the BP store picks, I love the old OF store picks but was always sad they were only 90 proof. I am desperately hoping a store in my area gets a barrel.

[@werthliving6745]

Great review! I have a OFBS arriving tomorrow. Cannot wait to try it.

[@whatsthepoint170]

Dude you read my mind, I was starting a barrel pick of OF BP at a store today and wondering how it compares to 1920…and here you are!

[@500pizzas]

You lucky... you ;) Great review Jason! As always - Stay safe and keep-’em coming :)

[@brysonmeadows9710]

Can’t wait to try

[@Bourbinsane]

I had to rewatch this at work because I am getting thirsty...cannot wait to try that Barrel Proof!

[@spydude38]

Just had the chance to try the OF single barrel, barrel strength at a local place here in Annapolis, MD and immediately ordered a full pour. It was that tasty. So much flavor. I would up purchasing two bottles at 127.7 Proof.

[@704Jake]

Can't wait to get my hands on this

[@blairgoltra7915]

Thanks Jason. Great review as always. OF 1920 is my #1 choice at any price. Have not seen these offerings yet in southern New Jersey. I’m on the lookout though.

[@ericgarvin5678]

Can’t wait for these! Drinking 1910 now.

[@jasono.1629]

Was lucky enough to find a barrel strength, it was a total flavor bomb. I had to add a few drops of water to tame it down to my level, so delicious. I went back the next day to buy another and they were all gone, no surprise there. Gotta find the 100 proof single barrels now. Thanks for this review.

[@johnfreed9167]

Great review Jason! Love the Old Forester products. Right now we have the rye and 1910 and we need to get the 1920. These both sound amazing. Sure hope I will be able to luck into one or both. Stay safe out there and let’s hope all this craziness ends soon. Cheers! 🥃

[@TheMashandDrum]

Cheers John! I agree. Hopefully some of these will.be available online in the future too.

[@jeffpurnell4359]

Can’t wait to try these! Cheers Jason 🥃

[@TheMashandDrum]

Cheers Jeff!

[@WineMiser]

OHFO has been killing it lately, add these to the Rye and the 1920 I guess. Can't wait to to try the barrel proof.

[@Freeze3573]

I must have theses ASAP!!!

[@fucious70]

I can’t wait!!!!

[@djbeacon1942]

Jason, enjoyed watching you enjoy all those great OF bottles. Back in Jan my favorite local story said he would have an OF SP in March but looks like is being pushed back to May. Can't wait. Cheers and Stay Safe!!

[@TheMashandDrum]

These will be great sought after picks! Can't wait!

[@byungs]

thanks for the comparo w/ the signature and the 1920. i personally love the signature (tied with ER as my two always stocked dailies) and i was wondering if it would be worth 2x the price. not sure if it would be, but now i'm psyched to grab a bottle and give it a go.

[@Caddyshhack]

I really want both expressions. Old forester is my favorite distillery

[@ironmantran]

damn ! great boubons, great review.

[@preelenede]

I just found a bottle after searching for it for months. Caught it for $89, can’t wait to open it…..

[@rbh1151]

Awesome!!!!

[@TOJA30]

Curious what your thoughts are on the full bottle tastes. Seems that sampler did outstanding but those who’ve had the actual store bottles are having different experiences. You had a chance to have one? A review would be appreciated.

[@RebeccaPaige]

I've got a funny feeling that you ordered them online the day they were announced.

[@mikedubs9940]

This one is good make sure you get some

[@gregmartin1757]

Awesome! I heard these were going to be made Available soon. Can't wait to try em out particularly the barrel proof. big fan of what OF has been putting out in recent years so not much doubt i will really enjoy these 2 releases . Thank you for another great review Jason.

[@TheMashandDrum]

Cheers Greg! These will be gems!

[@czrs85]

More options to add to my bar.

[@chrisb48907]

mmmm....another to dream of...lol cheers buddy !

[@PilotDiggerdavid]

If the barrel strength is anything close to the 120, I CANT WAIT!

[@bigzach322]

Old Forester is definitely one of my favorite distilleries, hopefully we get some store picks in NC. I don't think you mentioned an age for these single barrels. Do you know if they're aiming for a particular age range with these releases?

[@bigdave2952]

Zachary Robbins I’m in NC as well, we rarely get store picks, so sad. May have to travel to SC to find.

[@bigzach322]

@@bigdave2952 Oh really? I frequently see 1-2 store picks at the ABC stores in Durham, New Hanover, and Orange Counties. From memory these are what I've seen in the last 2 years: Elijah Craig Single Barrel Select, Woodford Reserve Rye and Double Oaked, Maker's Mark Private Select, Peerless Bourbon, Knob Creek Single Barrel, Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, and Crown Royal Hand Selected Barrel

[@bigdave2952]

Not here in Charlotte that I’ve seen. Only store pick so far is Makers Select. SC has a lot but they don’t last long on the shelves. Happy to hear you get a bunch up your way, I’m jealous.

[@bigzach322]

@@bigdave2952 Since you're in Charlotte you should definitely hop across the border. The selection is not much different but you'll find some that are $5 or even $10 less, like Belle Meade was $10 in SC. Other stuff were very similar in price.

[@bigdave2952]

Yup, I like a couple of stores down there. Though I think I may need to head to Raleigh, Durham area and do some searching. :)

[@BourbonLiberty]

Man I really hope some of the Ohio bourbon clubs get barrel picks of these. Especially the unfiltered!

[@charlesnappo7679]

Four Roses first. Old Forestser second for ME.😁

[@jeff3putt]

Hopefully, my local liquor store (Binny’s) gets a barrel of these beauties. They have gotten barrel selects on other whiskies so I'm hoping they get some of these.......😍

[@TheMashandDrum]

I want all of them. lol!

[@marksaliba4194]

I get mixed feelings watching a lot of your reviews. On one hand, it's upsetting that we get so few of these whiskeys in Ontario and shipping from USA isn't gonna happen. On the other hand, I'd be dead ass broke if these whiskeys were available to me, so maybe that's actually a blessing. 😀 Thanks for your excellent quality reviews. Cheers Jason.🥃

[@GrizzAxxemann]

Trust me, I'm getting the same mixed feelings out in Alberta. Cheers, fellow Canuck!🥃🇨🇦

[@TheWhiskyExplorer]

Me too boys! BC 🇨🇦🥃

[@farmalltractor]

Love Old Forester. I doubt i will ever see the barrel proof here in Western NC but one can hope

[@TheMashandDrum]

Hopefully some picks will be available online

[@farmalltractor]

@@TheMashandDrum for sure...will be on the lookout!! always enjoy your videos. You and I seem to have similar taste.

[@chadwallace3598]

Hell ya 🥃

[@charlesnappo7679]

Jason, have you tried the 2019 birthday bourbon? I was visiting my parents in N.Y. and I seen it up there selling for 300 a bottle. Ouch!

[@TheMashandDrum]

Yeah Ive had a few sample pours of its. Its really good. 300 is steep but thats what you would expect. They were really limited last year. I actually liked the 2018 a bit better but both are awesome.

[@xiamengbaby]

Any ages or dates on those single barrels? Also, did you mention a price on the barrel proof version?

[@TheMashandDrum]

Not sure about age...but supposedly the barrel proof will be about 70!

[@xiamengbaby]

@@TheMashandDrum Thanks!

[@Gachain]

Jason: These sound great!! I will keep my eye out for them!! SLÁINTE Mike

[@TheMashandDrum]

Cheers buddy!

[@chris.whiskeysmokexplorer1919]

Just picked one up yesterday and it’s 124.9 and it says barrel strength. I guess maybe they changed it since then?

[@jrc480]

Old Forester is, I believe, the best distillery of our time. They make everything from good to solid to great. They make these bourbons available. Unlike BT #dontbegforbouron

[@TheMashandDrum]

Agreed!!!

[@marcusf3636]

Great review. They should hire you as spokesperson for these - the more you were describing them the more I was thinking May could not come soon enough! I am curious what is going to happen to the bourbon market once the economy emerges from this crisis. These higher proof offerings are higher priced and if less people can afford them the companies may stop creating them. The strong economy really has created an amazing bourbon market with new products that are getting better and better. I hope it does not end in the near future.

[@TheMashandDrum]

theres plenty of bourbon out there so I dont think there will be an issue with supply. Whether or not people will still buy the higher priced stuff will be the question.

[@KevinChung]

Do you have a review of the 90 proof? If not, how does the 90 proof compare to these. Keep up great work!

[@TheMashandDrum]

The 90 and 100 proof are pretty close. The 100 is definitely a bit better but again it depends on the single barrel. But the barrel proof is on another level. It's like birthday bourbon light.

[@spencer-mav]

Gonna need someone to find me a barrel proof in May... then it can be my birthday bourbon!

[@TheMashandDrum]

Exactly!

[@gman5986]

Hello Jason. How does the OF Barrel Proof compare to ECBP 12 year old?............Cheers!

[@TheMashandDrum]

The ecbp is way better. These OF BPs are very young and drink hot

[@gman5986]

@@TheMashandDrum Thank you so much. Thats what I was worried about. They just hit the shelves here in So Cal and my local whisky club is rushing down to total wine to grab as many as they can. Its kind of a buying frenzy these days. Since I have about 4 bottles of different ECBP I think I'll restrain myself this time. I do love the 1910 and 1920 though but I prefer ECBP more. Thanks brotha for the super-quick reply!...........Cheers!

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Old forester is knocking it out of the park right now. It really feels like they are just trying to make fans happy. Personally i think they are succeeding. Im curious which you prefer, the 1910 or the 1897?

[@TheMashandDrum]

I would go to the 1897 more often but when I'm in the mood for the 1910 I love it.

[@LeatherDaddy97]

@@TheMashandDrum yeah id call the 1897 a more rounded whiskey, while the 1910 is a dessert when youre in the mood. Love the video!

[@stevenmauer5054]

Great video as always. I know you like trying new things. I have only been a follower for a few months but I think you should try Glendalough Poitin. Great flavor and somewhat complex. Easy price on Flaviar. I really think you will like this. Check it out..

[@triplecap4307]

Liked the review but man it is dangerous to make judgments on single barrel samples selected by the distillery for review on release. Just saying they may pick, well you probably know. I hope I get a chance to try it soon because I love OF.

[@TheMashandDrum]

I get that but I think even the okay selections will be pretty good. All comes down to who you trust making the picks. Cheers.

[@erikevenson4303]

dude i think your in the wrong job field. you should be like a professional taster.. that palate of yours is amazing.

[@TheMashandDrum]

Lol. Thanks man. I try.

[@23minutesinbrussels]

I guess it will be far tooooo long before/if ever I'll get to taste these

[@spencer-mav]

Good excuse to drink 4 Old Foresters...haha

[@chris.whiskeysmokexplorer1919]

Warehouse H floor 3

[@Patchichos]

I hope I can find these in northeast ohio

[@evanbranscum6126]

You essentially described a banana split on the first one

[@TheMashandDrum]

Haha. Pretty much.

[@johnbelushi8719]

Lemme guess, Bananas? 🍌 Creme 🥧, 🍌 Foster, etc Chocolate Covered 🍌

[@bourbonapprentice]

I have never had such bourbon envy. 🍆

[@ubon39]

180 dollars and I'll pass on it.

[@tragic504]

I tasted woodford reserve, coopers craft 100, OF 1910 and I don’t pick up none of the fruit flavors everyone is talking about. It seems the only thing I like from Browns Forman is Jack Daniels.

[@mikedubs9940]

You meant hot..geez .🥃and probably married,so no disrespect but geez

[@gabrielluongo6363]

With all due respect we really deserve to know how you obtain your product. If they were free, please say so. Conversely if you buy your own product, tell us. Disclosure on KZbin of what are effectively ads has not been yet addressed by legislation, but it is your opportunity and obligation to gain or lose credibility with your viewers.

[@TheMashandDrum]

I said in the beginning of the video where I obtained the samples. I buy 99 percent of everything i review. Sometimes I'm lucky enough to get samples like in this case. But the samples did not come from the Distillery. Hope that answers your question.

[@gabrielluongo6363]

The Mash and Drum somehow I missed this thanks for your reply!