Old Forester 1924 Bourbon Review! 10 Years Old!

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[@TheMashandDrum]

If this bourbon was less than $115 whats the max you would pay?

[@alanpawlowski1202]

I don't even want to pay $65 for the other whiskey row bottles. I'm looking for unique flavor profiles in my middle age. Since this didn't seem to overwhelm you at all I'd throw it into the bourbony bourbon cupboard and let it get lost to memory. I'm certain they don't garner the same views as bourbon does but can we get some more non-American coverage in 2024?

[@TheMashandDrum]

@@alanpawlowski1202 sure! I'm hoping to based on the high prices on American whisky these days

[@alanpawlowski1202]

@@TheMashandDrum Right? Isn't it insane you can still get a 12 yr Scotch for ~$50?!?! Bourbon is no longer a value buy. Hasn't been for quite a while. I've always been the odd man out. I'll chase my Clermont Steep with a shot of baijiu and be jovial the entire time. 😛

[@LeatherDaddy97]

Id probably go to 85

[@williamwiley5531]

I wouldn't pay more than I have for my JD 10 year which was like 75 bucks.

[@ironpony9892]

Was really looking forward to adding this to the whiskey row lineup on my bar but the price at $115 will give me pause. With 1920 in our state stores for $60+/- Id like to see this one at $80.

[@b1gsteve251]

This is made for people who like how it looks on their shelf. I mix 1920 and 1910 50/50 and I’d bet it’s still more flavorful than this. And it’s a great value for 2 bottles. Great review.

[@brandonjones6703]

I could buy a bottle of 1910 and 1920 and have $15-$20 less in them then 1 bottle of 1924. It makes no sense.

[@Scott-co4dq]

At $115 - pass. Simply too many other whiskeys out there with quality just as good or better and often at a lower price tag. It seems like too many of the producers are getting into the "boutique" whiskey style and it's starting to get old.

[@daven8905]

It’s way way way too much. Russell’s 10 - $40, McKenna 10 - $65, Eagle Rare 10 Year - $40, etc etc. This pricing is just dumb.

[@eviltrain24]

Same here. I really want to hear more whiskey tubers pushing back on these prices instead of agreeing that it's in line. $115 for a 10 to 12 year age statement is a hard no for me with scotch and an even harder no for me in bourbon.

[@daven8905]

@@eviltrain24 100%

[@Wombat2121]

“Boutique” is an absolutely fantastic way to put this new bourbon world. I’m stealing that.

[@ThaPABproductions]

Just make more money and then the price won’t matter

[@Rare_Brad]

I look forward to trying the 1924. Thanks for the review.

[@troybornhorst9173]

Love your comparisons. Love that you name the bottle instead of saying “this one and that one” (because I listen in the car)…I’ve suggested and thanked you in the past, and I still greatly appreciate it. Cheers from the Buckeye State.

[@michaeldoyle8918]

Quad Base. 1924 vs. Eagle Rare vs. Russel Reserve 10 vs. Knob Creek 12

[@codyburgess7034]

$5 says KC12 wins easy

[@markcalhoun8219]

at $115 1924 better be the best of this bunch, if it can't beat KC12 and RR10 then I wouldn't pay $30 for it.

[@bendavis2967]

On point call Jason! Just cracked this open and while a nice pour, definitely not an overpay bottle. Cheers 🥃

[@joekirk7909]

This has been hitting the shelves in NC, I can confirm the price tag at $115.

[@charlescalvert8647]

I've heard it was in NC, thanks for the info. If it makes it to Maryland it'll be $130 to $150.

[@JimCavanagh-cq5br]

Where in NC? I am in WNC.

[@joekirk7909]

@@JimCavanagh-cq5br Greensboro and Charlotte, it all sold out immediately though.

[@andrewwright3503]

Should be heading you way soon as the stores in the foothills are starting to put it out. Picked up a bottle today.@@JimCavanagh-cq5br

[@AnAbortiveRomance]

I love OF products, so it's interesting to hear your comments about acetone. I feel similarly about everything Makers Mark, they all have a gasoline note I can't stand, even the vaulted Cellar Aged. I do agree about the new 1920 not being as good as the original bottles, which used to be my favorite. I prefer the 1910 now out of the current line up. Looking forward to 1924, depending on what happens with prices and availability. I wish they'd have kept the price closer to 80.

[@paulring4267]

I really like your “Final Breakdown” 👍

[@HamTurkey]

Glad you got this sample early man! Great choice for a the first review of the year. Yea, I'd say its more expensive than I want to pay. Its priced higher than other great 10 year heritage brands. Or you could stick with single barrels like Russells and EC which are usually close but sometimes over 10 years for cheaper.

[@jaybee3204]

If you found an EJ c923, it killed this and was 13yr for about $80! Imo, russels sb selections and EJ barrel proofs and store picks are all killing this for less $

[@LeatherDaddy97]

115 puts it out of where i would spend on this. If it goes back towards 80 id pick it up to try.

[@steve9115]

MSRP of $115? Sheesh.

[@TheMashandDrum]

Hoping it's actually cheaper. This was the price info from the TTB

[@erikibarra14]

@@TheMashandDrum it's not cheaper. Got mine today for $114 plus tax in Texas

[@Losdaman]

Thanks for the review.

[@TheDrSpEd]

Nice scoop on the 1924 review!

[@chadschupbach450]

Great review, hoping I can find one reasonably

[@coryhall9175]

love the Liquid Ministry sample bottle

[@danswank3378]

Thanks for the review. Speaking of hard to get stuff if you could drive over to Pennsylvania if there's a Yellowstone barrel pic 10:44 that is a great bourbon and I'm normally a scotch drinker but nearly cask strength. Yellowstone is a buy

[@robsaunderson4724]

I would kind of like to blend this with a OF BS SiB. Poor man’s Birthday Bourbon! Maybe throw in a toasted spiral for some extra barrel influence… Thanks for the review Jason!

[@Josh_Stringer]

Really surprised to hear you say $115 is a fair price. OF is one of my favorite lineups but this seems like hype and a product of the boom going on and OF capitalizing on it. I don’t blame them but I think I’d pass until the price comes down. Cheers!

[@TheMashandDrum]

In the context of old Forester I think it's on par. However in hindsight I do think compared to alot of other 10 year bottles that are cheaper I would lean below

[@Josh_Stringer]

@@TheMashandDrum Do you think it will drop in price and get more in line with the others in the series? Maybe in the $75 range?

[@stevepietroske9204]

Fair rule of thumb is $10 per year so $115 is fair. As Jason mentions, 1910 and 1920 are much younger at 4-6 years so different ages for price comparison.

[@BrianVaughn]

Curious if the cost will help keep it on shelves. I just don't know if I'd want to pay $100 for something this age and proof from Old Forester.

[@TheMashandDrum]

Again I'm hoping it's cheaper. The person I got the sample from paid 115

[@GamerNxUSN]

I hope it does, maybe teach them a lesson, however the way people are right now, it will probably fly off the shelves. I mean when ETL is consistently beaten handily in blinds, you understand that the only thing driving it is hype.

[@christopherscuron2523]

Walked into a store last night here in North Carolina and they had a case behind the register. Picked two up for the $115. I'll crack one this weekend and see if it's worth keeping the other.

[@peterwhite507]

So, $40 more than Knob Creek 12 year, not bloody likely

[@atg1338]

I can ge KC 12 for $ 55 at Costco

[@matthewjoyce1059]

I've never seen knob 12 for more than $60

[@markcalhoun8219]

depends on how it tastes, KC12 is good but honestly I'd drink KC9 over 12, the 12 just doesn't seem to add much other than a slightly over heavy oak.

[@peterwhite507]

@@matthewjoyce1059 $70 at total wine

[@peterwhite507]

@@markcalhoun8219 Not the point. 10 year 100 proof, $115 vs 12 year 100 proof $60-70 (on average for the straw splitters)

[@bourbonapprentice]

Agreed. Got a sample and I’ll happily pay retail to have it on my shelf, but no more

[@Klugen]

Those liquid ministry sample bottles are top notch quality wise.

[@MichaelBortner-qk4zl]

I will pick it up at retail, not paying over. I am sure it will be like the JD RYE SBBP, stupid prices in the museum stores, but reasonable at reputable stores. 😎🥃 cheers Jason

[@user-in5ky1sh9t]

Would love to see a blind against other high priced lower proof 10 years like Old Fitzgerald 10, Michter's 10 and Old Rip Van Winkle 10

[@raminadeo1]

I noted before that your taste preferences are the most like my own of any of the whiskey reviewers I know of. You are spot on with the acetone comment on the 1924. It is (INO) the weakest of the OF Whiskey Row series. Thinking it is more like a $40-50 bottle. Surprisingly short finish as well. I would stay with 1910 & 1920, or actually a 50-50 mix of 1910 and 1920, which, to me, resembles Birthday Bourbon. Give that a try.

[@user1456]

Priced out of the market. Eagle Rare 10 yr $40, Russell's Reserve 10 yr $40, Knob Creek 9 yr $37, Knob Creek 12 yr $60, Henry McKenna 10 yr $60, Bulleit 10 yr $45, Widow Jane 10 yr $65, can go on and on....

[@alanpawlowski1202]

$115? Naw. I'll stick with Cooper's Craft Reserve for ~$30 🤘🥃

[@BB-sc1jv]

Seems I've reached that maturity point in my bourbon journey that $115 is just a no go. At one time, I had a cap of $70 which I elevated to $100 for what I determined would be a special bottle. I'm decided I'm going back to $70. Too many really good bottles to fall for the cunning marketing by the distillers.

[@Jared40]

I hope it becomes a regular in whiskey row series. I like the 1920 though 😅🥃

[@simonrobinson2071]

Hi Jason, love the content. Keep up the good work. Can you post a link to the new glass please, I love it.

[@TheMashandDrum]

It's on the comment thread somewhere. Lol.

[@OutsideTheStar]

Snagged a bottle last week and it’s pretty damn good. I’m pretty sure the location I bought it from only got one case & it wasn’t supposed to hit the market here yet according to some sources I know.

[@dustincannarella8077]

I would love to have a bottle, but honestly don’t know if I would like it more than a bottle of each the 1910 and the 1920 for about the same price out the door.

[@babakh20]

I think the premium price reflects quantity available. I was told it’s allocated and that particular store gets 6 bottles for the year.

[@babakh20]

Picked up a bottle. So far haven’t opened it, but the bottle and story are nice. Looks great on my shelf lol

[@joshzornes3474]

You should do a blind between the 100 proof Old Forester products like I did! 1924, 1897, 117 series bottled in bond, and 100 proof black label store pick! 1st and 4th place was easy to determine but 2nd and 3rd place was coin flip so close! My results were 1st: Black label store pick obc kitchen 2nd: 117 series bottled in bond 3rd: 1924 4th: 1897

[@TheMashandDrum]

I did do a blind but used some other 100 proofers. McKenna ended up winning the day while 1924 got 4th out of 5.

[@OntheMve]

I need this in a triple bass with 1897 & Single barrel black label 👀

[@BigTuna517]

I prefer the Copita style glass to the Glencairn. I like having a stem to grip onto. The Glencairn always feels awkward to hold, at least to me. I haven’t tried the 1924, but I’m a fan of the 1920. $115 seems a little steep to me. I would have liked to see it bottled at a slightly higher proof. But I’ll reserve my final judgement until I have the opportunity to try it

[@user-hb9qv]

Copita has no lip and is less tulip shaped near the top, as opposed to the Eisch here (a newer version it seems, with a more pronounced curvature I personally don't prefer to the old). I also prefer the Copita, but I wish they would make it a bit smaller, or squat. These days I drink out of a tray LOL, or short trifle dish, rather, and sometimes a tiny goblet.

[@edesignone17]

Thanks for the review. I have an OF shirt from a sample event a few years ago in Milwaukee. Now I need that Wu-Tang Whiskey shirt you have. Drop link in reply if ya can 😎👐🥃

[@stymiesnerdly771]

I’d love to see it compared to 2023’s 117 Series 9 yr BIB. While taking a tour, I asked if that was a precursor to the 1924 & they could not answer. The price suggests it very well could be the same product, just repackaged.

[@bryanmacke]

Good point. Was thinking they’d prolly be very similar. I got the 117 BiB and would move to do a SBS

[@TheMashandDrum]

Want to check out the Eisch Glass? Find it on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Eisch-Superior-Single-Whisky-Glass/dp/B00GMQX4EU/ref=sr_1_5?crid=O90A6TZJA91A&keywords=eisch+whiskey+glass&qid=1704569998&sprefix=eisch+whiskey+glasse%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-5

[@joshuaarvin575]

I heard a rumor that KOK is the Early Times mash bill and the 1924 is a blend of the rejected KOK barrels and Old Forester barrels.

[@eafarrar]

Surprised this is the first comment about this I've seen. The reason they're still distilling the Early Times mash bill is because that goes into King of Kentucky. So...what do you do with the 10, 11, year barrels that don't make it into KoK?

[@bradr8129]

Hey Jason. Help me understand what you think has changed in the 1920? I'm surprised if OF made any significant change that would alter their profile. 1920 has always been such a staple and solid bottle for me and still is. Also, at what point do you believe something shifted in the current offering vs. previous bottles? Starting last year? Longer ago?

[@strictlydiesel8305]

I've always told people I get a touch of nail polish remover on OF stuff, but not in an off putting way. Good to know I'm not the only one who finds that. $115 is steep. I'd love to see it in the regular rotation on shelves, but the way bourbon goes lately....

[@donaldalderman2424]

At $115 its a hard pass for me. Should be about $75 imo. These prices these days are getting stupid 😒

[@lukewo5067]

Thanks for the info Jason. I'll probably pass on it

[@anthonyjones8966]

Love the Shirt😎😎😎.

[@stevegellas7869]

Good one boss.

[@christianriel8040]

Where do you get your high/tall tulip glass? Thank you. Keep going with your good reviews.

[@TheMashandDrum]

There's a link in the comments for this glass.

[@mercedesteven]

@TheMashandDrum what was the stemmed glass you like to use now? Couldn’t catch the name. Thank you, love your content man!

[@TheMashandDrum]

Called the Eisch glass. appreciate the support!

[@markcalhoun8219]

The 1920 was a bit hot, I like it but it's not as smooth as I would like. 1870 I love a lot, I will never let that off my shelf. I need to get to the 1910 and the 1924 is high on my list for this year.

[@derekmoore7986]

Love the shirt! Where'd you get it?

[@sub-bourboners3415]

Soon as I try to leave, they just bring me back in! Haha😂

[@jimm8799]

Would like to try it, but too much for a 10. Knob Creek 9&12, ECBP, Eagle Rare all much cheaper.

[@orlybriceno]

Is this the glass Jason, Eisch Sensis Plus Superior Single Malt Set ?

[@philc1884]

Hmm, as much as I love OF can't justify that srp (+ store markup) for a 10yr. Would think 1897 @100pr to be a better matchup. Cheers buddy!

[@croaker4747]

The Bottled in Bond 100 Proof is really good, and way cheaper.

[@CRYPTOSLO_OFFICIAL]

Post link on the boujee glass!

[@Theman26642]

Well my Costco has 1920 for 43.99. No need for the 1924 lol😂

[@TheMashandDrum]

I'm hoping this ends up cheaper and 115 was just the price my buddy paid. We will see?

[@rcmcrae]

Would love to see OF 1924 vs OF SiB. I can find the SiB around $80 here in the DC area. Curious what’s better at 100 proof.

[@jaybee3204]

I'd be curious here too! I'd like to see this, a regular SiB, and a BP SiB compared. No way can I bring myself to pay more for this than a barrel proof single barrel($90-100 here)

[@sdf1975]

We’ve hyped 1910 and 1920 SO MUCH it’s insane to think OF wasn’t listening. So I’ve no trouble believing the $115 tag. We will see. But I won’t pay that. Nice review though. First one I’ve seen or read and to be honest I’m glad you weren’t blown away.

[@TheMashandDrum]

Yeah I wasn't. Made me thankful I had a sample first.

[@OutsideTheStar]

Any chance you drop a Ben Holladay Rickhouse proof review soon ? That bottle is a monster.

[@TheMashandDrum]

For sure.

[@mattluna4059]

How can I get that shirt Jason? Great review..

[@robertlee6781]

My WalMart has a ton off old label 1920 . I might stick with that for now. BTW, is Tyrone M on your list of good Turkey rickhouses? I thought you mentioned that. I might be wrong.

[@TheMashandDrum]

M is a great warehouse. Usually spicy

[@RaymondPeckIII]

The biggest thing I got out of this is that I didn't know that they messed up the 1920. I absolutely loved the "chocolate / cherry" dark-tasting original release and bought 3. I am heartbroken to learn they have changed it. I don't know of any other bourbon with that kind of flavor profile. Is there anything else that is along those lines?

[@monsterenergy927]

I get a similar chocolate/cherry from OF 1910 that I got about 9 months ago. More cherry vanilla than chocolate but the chocolate is there to some degree as well

[@ryandeleon222]

I can confirm it doesn't taste the same as it did, say, 5 years ago. Used to be a big fan and now can't stand the stuff, or Old Forester in general. I don't know why or what changed, but imo they're putting out mediocre or bad whiskey.

[@tomtamuramft]

I enjoy Larceny and Elijah Craig BFs for similar flavor profiles.

[@davevogelsang6791]

If I can find a bottle at a reasonable price, I will buy one, only because I like everything Old Forester. 🥃

[@frankcampisi6031]

Can anyone tell me what type of glassware he said he’s using ? I can’t understand what he is saying

[@vikes7384]

Why would this be $115 when I recently purchased an OF single barrel BP (127 proof) store pick for less than $100. Is it even twice as good as 1910 or 1920? I’ll pass.

[@williamwiley5531]

Seems like a good Double Base would be this (OF 1924) and JD 10. Both from Brown Forman, both 10 years old, 100 proof vs 97 proof, 115 bucks vs 70 bucks. Just by your review I assume JD 10 would win.

[@TheMashandDrum]

I think it would too. JD 10 and 12 are great values. The problem is finding them

[@cartergrishaber4312]

do you have a link for that glass?

[@williamcornelison4721]

I would rather buy 4 or 5 Wild Turkey Rye 101 or a good Cognac.

[@roddrobinski8655]

You should do a blind 10 yr - this vs JD10, Russell’s, Eagle Rare and McKenna. They’re all around the same proof. Would be interesting.

[@TheMashandDrum]

I did on a livestream and knob creek 12 won. McKenna got 2nd.

[@roddrobinski8655]

@@TheMashandDrum missed it. I’ll check it out

[@lionelg4648]

Double bass the 1924 vs 1915 blend

[@nick263]

Pass for $115 imo, like you were saying with Eagle Rare and Knob 12 at the end, too many better bourbons for way less money

[@jasonwilliams9852]

When you releasing your top 10 bourbons of 23?!?

[@whiskey_weather]

Thought the nose was the best part of this. Fantastic nose, but the palate fell a bit short. Still enjoyed it, but hoping the price on this comes donw.

[@nickp5511]

It’s at my local BevMo today. Limit one 135.00 plus tax

[@ThreeBZ]

I got one for 126$.. was just grabbing it for a buddy had a lil nip I loved it..but idk bout that price point ..I'll stick with 40$ eagle rare for my ten year

[@PorscheCarreraS]

How would you say the OF 1924 compares to the OF SiB 100 proof (black label) bottles you've had?

[@TheMashandDrum]

They compare more to the 100 proof single barrels rather than the barrel proof ones. The barrel proof single barrels can be 130+ proof. However this definitely has layered flavors compared to the regular 100 proof picks that are only 4-5 years old

[@cuba1266]

I’ll probably pay for the juice but will never pay $50 for a glass . Cmon John. That watch is hot my lady Santa got me one. They truly look tough

[@KennethRathburn]

Do a smell a Double Bass between this and Jack Daniel's 10 Year (batch 2)?

[@thomasborders6430]

Links to the glasses?

[@Glock2201]

I for sure do not see myself paying $300 for this bottle or any bottle for that matter. I think RR10Y and Eagle Rare are very good. The RR I can find with a little work but the ER is a unicorn around here. I think that even at the $115 I have to wonder if it is going to be that much better than RR or even Buillett 10Y which are both cheaper and easier to find so I don't even think I would get it at the $115. Of course that will probably change if I ever see it on the shelf locally. I really do like the 86, 100, 1910, 1920, and Statesman that I have tried from OF but I think they are also very good values.

[@brettsurrett4596]

I bet if you found a Pappy 20year for $300, you would tear your pockets off trying to get that $300 out.

[@EddieDNYC]

Let's talk about that shirt.... ❤

[@ryanschroeder1676]

How is that spelt for the name of the glass?

[@EddieDNYC]

Also I gotta toss a bit of hate for a minute... how the heck is that glass that much better? Looks exactly like a glen with a stem.

[@matthewdohrmann]

I'm having a little bit of a hard time reconciling the fingernail polish note with the buy recommendation.

[@TheMashandDrum]

Not everyone gets it. lol. Its not bad though. Its been alot worse on some stuff from them.

[@paulsantos7358]

Has anyone seen this available in New Jersey yet?

[@whiskeyriffslounge]

@mashanddrum. Cheer bro. As always, thanks for the honest review.

[@mattegan1641]

Do you have a link to the site or place you got that new glass from? Might be interested in picking one up. Cheers!

[@TheMashandDrum]

Link is in the comments somewhere. Scroll down and you'll see an Amazon link. Cheers

[@mattegan1641]

⁠​⁠@@TheMashandDrumI appreciate it!

[@JJPP75]

What is the brand of tasting glasses you received?

[@user-hb9qv]

Eisch

[@johnrobert4877]

$400 FL local store in Central Florida

[@TommyD28]

Holy balls!

[@DMBVR4]

For twice the price it better be WAY fkn good. So sick of getting dicked around for half decent bourbon these days.

[@nollm23]

New subscriber, hello!

[@lionelg4648]

I wish this was $60-80

[@tonyng3038]

Can you share the link to the glass

[@TheMashandDrum]

www.amazon.com/Eisch-Superior-Single-Whisky-Glass/dp/B00GMQX4EU/ref=sr_1_5?crid=O90A6TZJA91A&keywords=eisch+whiskey+glass&qid=1704569998&sprefix=eisch+whiskey+glasse%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-5

[@tonyng3038]

@@TheMashandDrum ty!

[@Thumper99TA]

How is the value even? The review certainly didn’t sound overly positive compared to what I’ve heard for you on something like Knob Creek 12 which is a lot more available right now and SRP is ~$40 cheaper than this offering. I was excited about this when I thought it would be priced at least near the other whiskey row offerings (a bit higher would have been fine/expected with the age statement) but I’m having a really hard time getting excited about this for $115.

[@TheMashandDrum]

I said even based on prices of their other stuff at 4-5 years old and this being 10. This would probably go below for me if it ends up being readily available. But right now not knowing the availability compared to others and the market I said even

[@Thumper99TA]

@@TheMashandDrumYeah, I get relative to the claimed typical age of the other Whiskey Row products, but from a broader market perspective I just don't think this has good value. Granted if the liquid was really heavily curated and truly excellent (like Michter's 10 year from 2023) then maybe it would be, but that definitely doesn't seem to be the case.

[@TheMashandDrum]

@@Thumper99TA yeah I agree. Plus I'm going off a sample. I'll probably get a bottle of this and see how it does over time. It could get less interesting. Lol